Nephron Factor, The
- Synopsis
- Examines the mechanics of sodium retention by the kidney and shows by means of microphotography and the use of the gamma camera with non-invasive radioactivity that it is the natural reaction of the cortical nephron which instigates possible damage.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1983
- Availability
- Free loan to members
- Uses
- GPs, to enable them to understand the reaction and contribution of the kidney and the cortical nephron in hypertension. *BMA/BLAT
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- blood; hypertension; kidneys; medical diagnosis
Credits
- Director
- Martin Benson
- Writer
- Keith Britton
- Cast
Claire Rayner
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
Distributor
- Name
BMA Film and Video Library
- Web
- http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7383 6690
- Fax
- 020 7388 2544
- Address
- BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP
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