The author of this excellent book has done a wonderful, difficult thing. He has written about a complicated subject in a way that interests the amateur physiologist yet doesn't disappoint the professional. As one who treats kidney disease on a daily basis I found this book deep and insightful. My father, who has been a kidney patient, enjoyed the book as well.
The historical review of kidney disease is the thread that holds the story together. Dr. Bright is a towering presence even today. Transplants and dialysis when kidney function fails. There is still much to learn, like what is uremia?
September 2008
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