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Can scientists prevent kidney disease?

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Can scientists prevent kidney disease? In his dual role as a physician scientist, Jamie not only treats patients with AKI, but is also conducting research to uncover the molecular causes of the disease. What is acute kidney injury (AKI)? Our kidneys play a crucial role in our body.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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The scientists’ aim is to understand what causes lower urinary tract symptoms and how treatment outcomes for these conditions can be improved. This includes the kidneys, where urine is made; the ureters, which carries urine to the bladder; the bladder, where urine is stored; and the urethra, through which urine exits the body.

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An age-old question

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Although we may never be able to prevent ageing, some scientists think that we may be able to slow it down. At some stages in our life, getting older can feel liberating. But, as we reach the later stages of life, ageing can become a source of aches, pains and anxieties. What if we could slow down the ageing process?

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How can scientists improve the well-being of patients with lupus?

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How can scientists improve the well-being of patients with lupus? Published: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease without a cure. Pathogen — something that causes disease, such as bacteria and viruses. Something similar can happen to a real human immune system, in a process known as autoimmunity.