Nephrology and Public Health Worldwide
Nephrology is one of the fastest growing specialties in medicine. Nevertheless, kidney disease is one of the most serious unmet health needs in many countries. To provide healthcare access with the desirable equity worldwide, the nephrology community needs to discuss this public health issue and take part in decisions for elaboration of public health policies with more justice and equity.
This book brings together key current public health problems that affect kidney function and illuminates them in contributions by an international group of nephrologists and general practitioners. The chapters review current knowledge and provide guidelines to manage these conditions and decrease the disease burden. At the end, developments in the digital era and their application to kidney disease treatment are synthesized, and a broader outlook on the future of nephrology is given.
Ultimately, the publication aims to gather nephrology and public health expertise from researchers from all over the world, providing a broad vision of issues that must be discussed and overcome to guarantee a better treatment for patients with kidney diseases in the world today.
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1 - 14: Public Health and Nephrology: Contributions of Epidemiology to the Study, Understanding, Prevention and Treatment of Kidney DiseaseBySimon D.S. Fraser;Simon D.S. FraserSchool of Primary Care, Population Science and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Paul J. RoderickPaul J. RoderickSchool of Primary Care, Population Science and Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:
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15 - 23: Dietary Patterns for Promoting Kidney HealthByMaria Luisa Pereira de Melo;Maria Luisa Pereira de MeloaState University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Ilana Nogueira Bezerra;Ilana Nogueira BezerraaState University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Nayara de Souza Gomes Cabral;Nayara de Souza Gomes CabralaState University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Rafaelle de Azevedo Santiago;Rafaelle de Azevedo SantiagobUniversity of Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Clarisse Vasconcelos de AzevedoClarisse Vasconcelos de AzevedoaState University of Ceará (UECE), Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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24 - 42: Nutrition and Obesity Impacts on Kidney HealthByAngela Yee-Moon Wang;Angela Yee-Moon WangaDepartment of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Csaba P. KovesdyCsaba P. KovesdybDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USAcNephrology Section, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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43 - 55: Physical Activity and Health in Chronic Kidney DiseaseByKenneth R. Wilund;Kenneth R. WilundaDepartment of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USASearch for other works by this author on:Stephanie Thompson;Stephanie ThompsonbDepartment of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:João L. Viana;João L. VianacResearch Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, CIDESD, University Institute of Maia, ISMAI, Maia, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Angela Yee-Moon WangAngela Yee-Moon WangdDepartment of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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56 - 70: Sepsis and Kidney InjuryByJay L. KoynerJay L. KoynerSection of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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71 - 79: Heart Disease and the KidneysByRicardo Pereira Silva;Ricardo Pereira SilvaDepartment of Cardiology, Medicine School of Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Camilo DiógenesCamilo DiógenesDepartment of Cardiology, Medicine School of Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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80 - 90: Stroke and Chronic Kidney DiseaseByDearbhla M. Kelly;Dearbhla M. KellyaWolfson Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Eoin M. Kelleher;Eoin M. KelleherbNuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Manish M. SoodManish M. SoodcOttawa Hospital Research Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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91 - 105: Onconephrology: A New Challenge for the NephrologistByClaudia Fofi;Claudia FofiNephrology and Dialysis Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Sant’Andrea Hospital, II Faculty of Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Francescaromana FestucciaFrancescaromana FestucciaNephrology and Dialysis Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, Sant’Andrea Hospital, II Faculty of Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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106 - 113: Regional and Racial Disparities in HIV-Related Kidney DiseaseByMatthew Sinclair;Matthew SinclairDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USASearch for other works by this author on:Christina M. WyattChristina M. WyattDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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114 - 121: Sickle Cell Disease and the Kidney: Pathophysiology and Novel BiomarkersByRomélia Pinheiro Gonçalves Lemes;Romélia Pinheiro Gonçalves LemesaPostgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Marilia Rocha Laurentino;Marilia Rocha LaurentinoaPostgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Luan Rebouças Castelo;Luan Rebouças CasteloaPostgraduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Geraldo Silva JuniorGeraldo Silva JuniorbPublic Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Programs, School of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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122 - 130: Motor Vehicle Injury and Kidney Damage: Trauma, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Kidney Injury and BeyondByPaula Frassinetti Castelo Branco Camurça Fernandes;Paula Frassinetti Castelo Branco Camurça FernandesaUniversidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilbHospital Universitário Walter Cantídio-HUWC-UFC, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:José Hícaro Hellano Gonçalves Lima PaivaJosé Hícaro Hellano Gonçalves Lima PaivaaUniversidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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131 - 142: Toxin-Related Acute Kidney InjuryByPolianna Albuquerque;Polianna AlbuquerqueaFaculty of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilbPoison Control Center, Instituto Doutor Jose Frota Hospital, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Gdayllon MenesesGdayllon MenesescPost-Graduate Program of Medical Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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143 - 154: Herbal NephropathyByRolando Claure-Del Granado;Rolando Claure-Del GranadoaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Nephrology/Universidad Mayor de San Simon/Hospital Obrero No 2 – CNS, Cochabamba, BoliviaSearch for other works by this author on:María Espinosa-CuevasMaría Espinosa-CuevasbDepartamento de Nefrología y Metabolismo Mineral, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, MexicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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155 - 161: Prescription Drug Overdose, Depression, and Other Mental Disorders in the Context of Kidney DiseaseByRamon Róseo Paula Pessoa Bezerra de Menezes;Ramon Róseo Paula Pessoa Bezerra de MenezesaDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Tiago Lima Sampaio;Tiago Lima SampaioaDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Alice Maria Costa Martins;Alice Maria Costa MartinsaDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Renata de Sousa Alves;Renata de Sousa AlvesaDepartment of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Emanuel Paula MagalhãesEmanuel Paula MagalhãesbPharmaceutical Sciences Post-Graduation Program, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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162 - 178: Acute Kidney Injury in Obstetric PatientsByNatalia Cavin;Natalia CavinDivision of Nephrology/Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USASearch for other works by this author on:Rosalba Santana de Roberts;Rosalba Santana de RobertsDivision of Nephrology/Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USASearch for other works by this author on:Belinda JimBelinda JimDivision of Nephrology/Department of Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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179 - 187: Smoking and Kidney Disease: Risk Factors, Challenges, and Preventive StrategiesByFernanda Oliveira Coelho;Fernanda Oliveira CoelhoaNephrology Department, São Rafael Hospital/Rede D’Or São Luiz, Salvador, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Lucia AndradeLucia AndradebNephrology Department, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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188 - 200: Tobacco Use and the Kidney: A Review of Public Policies and Studies on Kidney Disease ProgressionByJosé Boggia;José BoggiaCentro de Nefrología/Universidad de la República/Hospital de Clínicas “Dr Manuel Quintela”, Montevideo, UruguaySearch for other works by this author on:Ricardo Silvariño;Ricardo SilvariñoCentro de Nefrología/Universidad de la República/Hospital de Clínicas “Dr Manuel Quintela”, Montevideo, UruguaySearch for other works by this author on:Alejandro Ferreiro FuentesAlejandro Ferreiro FuentesCentro de Nefrología/Universidad de la República/Hospital de Clínicas “Dr Manuel Quintela”, Montevideo, UruguaySearch for other works by this author on:
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201 - 228: Neglected Tropical Diseases and the KidneysByGeraldo B. Silva Junior;Geraldo B. Silva JunioraPublic Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Programs, School of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Nattachai Srisawat;Nattachai SrisawatbDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandcExcellence Center for Critical Care Nephrology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, ThailanddCritical Care Nephrology Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandeTropical Medicine Cluster, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandfAcademy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok, ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:Phatadon Sirivongrangson;Phatadon SirivongrangsonbDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandcExcellence Center for Critical Care Nephrology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, ThailanddCritical Care Nephrology Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:Tarek Fayad;Tarek FayadgKasr-El-Aini Medical School, Cairo University, Cairo, EgyptSearch for other works by this author on:Edgar Sanclemente;Edgar SanclementehDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cauca, Popayán, ColombiaSearch for other works by this author on:Elizabeth DaherElizabeth DaheriMedical Sciences Graduate Program, Department of Internal Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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229 - 243: COVID-19 and the Kidney: Should Nephrologists Care about COVID-19 rather than Maintaining Their Focus on Renal Patients?ByNorberto Perico;Norberto PericoaIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, IRCCS, Bergamo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Luca Perico;Luca PericoaIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, IRCCS, Bergamo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Claudio Ronco;Claudio RoncobDepartment of Medicine (DIMED) University of Padua, Padua, ItalycDepartment of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza (IRRIV), Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Giuseppe RemuzziGiuseppe RemuzziaIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, IRCCS, Bergamo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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244 - 251: Snakebite-Associated Kidney InjuryByPolianna Albuquerque;Polianna AlbuquerqueaFaculty of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilbPoison Control Center, Instituto Doutor Jose Frota Hospital, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Sandra Mara MotaSandra Mara MotabPoison Control Center, Instituto Doutor Jose Frota Hospital, Fortaleza, BrazilcPostgraduate Department of Medical Sciences, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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252 - 265: The Environmental Role of Hydration in Kidney Health and DiseaseByFabiana B. Nerbass;Fabiana B. NerbassaResearch Department, Fundação Pró-Rim, Joinville, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Roberto Pecoits-Filho;Roberto Pecoits-FilhobSchool of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, BrazilcDOPPS Program, Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USASearch for other works by this author on:Viviane Calice-SilvaViviane Calice-SilvaaResearch Department, Fundação Pró-Rim, Joinville, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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266 - 273: Aging-Related Kidney DiseasesByYuichiro Kitai;Yuichiro KitaiaDepartment of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Masaomi Nangaku;Masaomi NangakubDepartment of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Motoko YanagitaMotoko YanagitaaDepartment of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, JapancInstitute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University, Kyoto, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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274 - 284: Air Pollution and Kidney Diseases: PM2.5 as an Emerging CulpritByYu An;Yu AnNational Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Zhi-Hong LiuZhi-Hong LiuNational Clinical Research Center of Kidney Diseases, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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285 - 296: The Role of Perfluorinated Compound Pollution in the Development of Acute and Chronic Kidney DiseaseByFiorenza Ferrari;Fiorenza FerrariaAnaesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S., Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, ItalybInternational Renal Research Institute of Vicenza (IRRIV), San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Miriam Manera;Miriam ManeraaAnaesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S., Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Silvia Mongodi;Silvia MongodiaAnaesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department, Fondazione I.R.C.C.S., Policlinico S. Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Pasquale Esposito;Pasquale EspositocDepartment of Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Clinics, Genoa University and IRCCS Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Claudio RoncoClaudio RoncobInternational Renal Research Institute of Vicenza (IRRIV), San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, ItalydDepartment of Medicine (DIMED), Università di Padua, Padua, ItalyeDepartment Nephrology Dialysis and Transplant, USSL 8 Regione Veneto, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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297 - 306: Reasons for Disparities in Access to Kidney TransplantationByTainá Veras de Sandes-Freitas;Tainá Veras de Sandes-FreitasaDepartment of Clinical Medicine/Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Mário Abbud-Filho;Mário Abbud-FilhobKidney Transplant Unit, Faculty of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto, FAMERP-Hospital de Base São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Valter Duro GarciaValter Duro GarciacSanta Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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307 - 321: Digital Health and Possible Solutions to Improve the Care in the Field of NephrologyByGeraldo Silva Junior;Geraldo Silva JunioraPublic Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Programs, School of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Marjan Askari;Marjan AskaribErasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Juliana OliveiraJuliana OliveiraaPublic Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Programs, School of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:
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322 - 338: The Rights of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in the World: Legal Perspectives and Challenges in Brazil, India, Portugal, South Africa, and NigeriaByAna Paula Assis Buosi;Ana Paula Assis BuosiaConstitutional Law Postgraduate Program, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Deepa Paturkar;Deepa PaturkarbILS Law College, Pune, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Eduardo Rocha Dias;Eduardo Rocha DiasaConstitutional Law Postgraduate Program, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Maria João Estorninho;Maria João EstorninhocLaw School, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, PortugalSearch for other works by this author on:Omowamiwa Kolawole;Omowamiwa KolawoledDepartment of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:Ravindra Ghooi;Ravindra GhooieScientia Clinical Services, Pune, IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Salona LutchmanSalona LutchmandDepartment of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:
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339 - 350: The Future of Nephrology and Public HealthByGeraldo Silva Junior;Geraldo Silva JunioraPublic Health and Medical Sciences Graduate Programs, School of Medicine, University of Fortaleza, Fortaleza, BrazilbMBA in Management, Innovation and Health Services, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Giovani Gadonski;Giovani GadonskibMBA in Management, Innovation and Health Services, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilcDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:Alejandro Ferreiro Fuentes;Alejandro Ferreiro FuentesdSchool of Medicine, University of the Republic, Montevideo, UruguaySearch for other works by this author on:Masaomi Nangaku;Masaomi NangakueSchool of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Giuseppe Remuzzi;Giuseppe RemuzzifIstituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Bergamo, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Claudio RoncoClaudio RoncogDepartment of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, ItalyhInternational Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Department of Nephrology, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on: