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medicine6 months ago•76 min saved

Oestradiol's Role in Preventing Ferroptosis and Kidney Injury

The study reveals that female kidney tissues are resistant to ferroptosis and acute kidney injury due to the protective effects of oestradiol, which acts through non-genomic antioxidant mechanisms and ESR1-dependent pathways, while male tissues are more susceptible due to higher ether lipid plasticity and lower hydropersulfide levels.

via Nature|

#ferroptosis #kidney-injury #medicine

health8 months ago•2 min saved

VA Research Reveals New Insights on Diabetes, Kidney Injury, and Dementia

VA researchers have made significant progress in health research, including developing a potential new drug for type 2 diabetes, implementing team-based coaching to reduce kidney injury after cardiac procedures, and finding that a strong sense of life purpose can lower the risk of dementia. These findings could lead to new treatments and preventive strategies for these conditions.

via VA News (.gov)|

#dementia #diabetes #health