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Why initial UTIs increase susceptibility to further infection: Prior infections can cause lasting changes to bladder’s immune response
More than 60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, and about
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NSAID impairs immune response in heart failure, worsens heart and kidney damage: This adverse NSAID effect is caused by dysfunctional molecular and cellular mechanisms
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are widely known as pain-killers and can relieve pain and inflammation. However, prolonged use raises
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New kidney research sheds light on harms of certain drugs
Scientists have identified an enzyme that is a “master regulator” of kidney function that if excessively suppressed, can trigger renal
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Genetic variants reveal new targets for chronic kidney disease treatment: How specific cell types can lead to development of disease
The kidney does more than double or even triple duty compared to other organs – it extracts waste, balances body
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Randomized trial finds ibuprofen not a safe alternative to antibiotics for UTIs
Ibuprofen, given instead of antibiotics to women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection, (cystitis), leads to longer duration of symptoms and
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