Modern Methods in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Renal Disease

Abstract

This monograph was especially designed to give information, in such form as to be usable by the general practitioner, on the renal function tests that have been developed during recent years. Little emphasis is laid on symptoms, although the author points out that clinical observation should precede the application of functional tests. An excellent chapter deals with the significance of albuminuria and casts. In accordance with current beliefs, the author finds the Ambard coefficient method of little clinical value. He is inclined to favor the diastatic test, and considers the phenolsulphonephthalein test difficult of application as it usually requires a colorimeter. For those especially interested in securing a brief presentation of the modern point of view in the handling of renal disease, this book may be especially recommended.