The metabolic syndrome and renal function in an African cohort infected with human immunodeficiency virus

Conclusion: The HIV-infected Africans with MetS had almost twofold higher uACR, despite the low prevalence of MetS, compared to their uninfected counterparts. The combination of HIV and MetS seemed to increase the risk for renal impairment.
Source: Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research