Melatonin prevents kidney damage caused by metabolic complications of obesity
Scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Hospital Universitario La Paz (Madrid), and the University of Texas (USA) have taken an important step in the fight against kidney damage and its progression towards kidney failure, which is closely related to diabesity (obesity and its type 2 diabetes) and its complications.
Specifically, in two new studies recently published in the prestigious scientific journals «Journal of Clinical Medicine» and «Pharmaceuticals», researchers have developed it in an obese and diabetic rodent model, and have shown that melatonin protects the kidney damage caused by diabesity.
Noted Researcher and Scientific Leader Jack E. Dixon Retires
In a career spanning almost half-a-century, Dixon pioneered new discoveries and advanced science at both UC San Diego and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Jack E. Dixon, PhD, whose distinguished and varied 48-year career ranged from helping reveal how cells communicate and fundamental processes of disease to becoming a renowned scientific leader, including terms as associate vice chancellor of scientific affairs at UC San Diego School of Medicine and as chief scientific officer at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is retiring.
Jack Dixon, PhD, a renowned scientific leader at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is retiring after a distinguished 48-year career.
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Ivermectin, an inexpensive drug used primarily to treat a wide range of parasitic infestations in animals, has gained popularity in certain countries for the prevention (prophylaxis) and treatment of Covid-19.
The anti-parasitic has led to a great division in the scientific community , Professor Natalie Schellack, head of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Pretoria (UP), recently said in a webinar hosted by UP.
While some experts point to inconclusive evidence that the use of ivermectin can prevent or treat Covid-19, a panel of medical experts from around the world believes it can alleviate some of the worst effects of the disease.
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