《身体的守护者：肾脏衰竭及其治疗的社会史》

English | February 13th, 2024 | ISBN: 9798887701714 | 448 pages | True EPUB | 2.59 MB

A remarkable account of the kidney and the scientific, medical, and health evolution tied to our understanding of it.

The kidney is an extraordinary organ – in many ways the regulator, the metronome, the keeper of the human body's delicate equilibrium. On a given day, minute by minute, it purifies the body of toxins it encounters from diet, climate, activity, and injury. It allows us to be and to move in the world. And yet most of us know so very little about these extraordinary vessels nestled in our bodies – and indeed millions of us only really learn about them when they stop working. Nearly a million Americans every year have end stage kidney disease, about 37 million have some form of chronic kidney disease. And it is an incredibly common universe of challenge and ailment that, until relatively recently, would simply kill those afflicted with it.

Renowned nephrologist Dr. Paul Kimmel takes us on an eye-opening journey through the history of kidney disease, dialysis, and transplantation. Drawing on both his extensive research and decades of experience in the field, he explains the development of treatments, technologies, and medical practices that have advanced the care of patients with kidney disease. Kimmel illuminates the impact of medical advances on the lives of those suffering from this debilitating disease and offers a clear understanding of the challenges that remain.

The Body's Keepers also reveals the inequities and injustices at the heart of America's healthcare system. Filled with case studies, personal histories, and first-hand accounts, the book reveals the shocking truth about the exploitation of vulnerable populations in the pursuit of profit. Kimmel examines how disparities in access to care have led to life-threatening consequences for many Americans. He also looks at the ways in which the medical industry has profited from the suffering of others, and how the path to health equity is still far from being realized. With unflinching honesty and a passionate commitment to social justice, his book is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of modern healthcare.

一本关于肾脏的非凡故事，以及我们对其理解所引发的科学、医学和健康演变。 肾脏是一个非凡的器官——在很多方面它是调节者、时钟，也是维持人体微妙平衡的守护者。每一天里，每一分钟中，它都会从饮食、气候、活动和伤害中去除人体遇到的各种毒素。它使我们能够存在于这个世界，并且移动。然而，大多数人都了解如此之少这些非凡的容器在我们的身体里——而且事实上，数以百万计的人们只有当它们停止工作时才会真正了解到它们。 每年有近一百万美国人患有终末期肾病，约3.7亿人患有某种形式的慢性肾病。这是一个充满挑战和疾病的庞大宇宙，直到最近才简单地将其致死。著名肾脏病学家保罗·基米尔（Dr.Paul Kimmel）带领我们踏上了一段揭示肾病史、透析法和移植的历史之旅。他结合了自己广泛的科研成果与在该领域的数十年经验，解释了治疗方案、技术以及医疗实践的发展历程，这些都改善了肾病患者的护理。基米尔阐明了医学进步对那些患有这种令人痛苦疾病的病人生活的影响，并清晰地理解了仍然存在的挑战。 《身体守护者》一书还揭示了美国医疗系统中根深蒂固的不平等和不公。书中充满了案例研究、个人历史和第一手经历，揭露了为了牟利而剥削脆弱群体的惊人真相。基米尔审视了对护理访问差距如何导致许多美国人的生命安全受到威胁的问题，并且他观察到医疗行业是如何从他人痛苦中获利的，以及实现健康平等的道路仍然遥远。以毫不含糊的真诚和对社会正义的热情承诺，他的书是任何希望理解现代医疗复杂性的人都不可或缺的一本书。

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