Renal expression of autophagy markers in diabetic kidney of PUFA-supplemented rats.

Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease, and the association between impaired autophagy and kidney structure damage in diabetes is well known. Diets enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been the subject of numerous studies on preventing and treating various metabolic disorders. The results of these studies suggest that n-3 PUFA may have a renoprotective effect, reducing the structural damage to the kidneys associated with DM.

Expression of Autophagy Markers LC3B, LAMP2A, and GRP78 in the Human Kidney during Embryonic, Early Fetal, and Postnatal Development and Their Significance in Diabetic Kidney Disease.

Autophagy is the primary intracellular degradation system, and it plays an important role in many biological and pathological processes. Studies of autophagy involvement in developmental processes are important for understanding various processes. Among them are fibrosis, degenerative diseases, cancer development, and metastasis formation.

ABO and Rh blood groups, demographics, and comorbidities in COVID-19 related deaths: A retrospective study in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia.

Background: Blood group phenotypes have been associated with COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. This study aimed to examine ABO/Rh blood group distribution in COVID-19-related deaths considering demographics and pathological conditions.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study at the University Hospital Center Split, Croatia, that included 245 COVID-19 positive individuals that died from April 8, 2020, to January 25, 2021.

Role of Lung Ultrasound in Predicting Clinical Severity and Fatality in COVID-19 Pneumonia.

Background: Lung ultrasound (LUS) is a useful imaging method for identifying COVID-19 pneumonia. The aim of this study was to explore the role of LUS in predicting the severity of the disease and fatality in patients with COVID-19.

Methods: This was a single-center, follow-up study, conducted from 1 November 2020, to 22 March 2021.