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David Ellison

@dhekidney

Translational researcher, nephrologist, and head of the Oregon Clinical & Translational Institute. I am naturally skeptical, but always open to reason.

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calendar_today09-02-2009 18:28:34

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Two recent developments confuse me rounding in hospital; every house officer now has their water bottle at all times (see pix) and when did all caregivers start wearing scrubs 24/7?

Two recent developments confuse me rounding in hospital; every house officer now has their water bottle at all times (see pix) and when did all caregivers start wearing scrubs 24/7?
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From the guy who discovered and studied the rats that lack the hormone that makes us able ‘stay hydrated’ without doing the water bottle dance. journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.11…

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This is why using genetic human disease to anchor one’s experiment is so useful. The evolutionary purpose of the protein is revealed by the disease.

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If that were true, I would need to scan every published paper. Instead I peruse top journals in my field. Impact is important.

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Wow! Great to see a trainee and a collaborator describing the virtues of Kidney Cure ( both trainees of my friend and colleague, Gerardo Gamba )

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We are heartbroken to announce that Prof (Stephen) Ben Walsh, died peacefully on 30th Sept while surrounded by family & friends. Both his family & UCL Renal are raising funds to find a way to honour his memory and achievements. More info below: justgiving.com/page/in-memory… Ben's