High uric acid, reduced glomerular filtration rate and non-alcoholic fatty liver in young people with obesity

ConclusionsHigh levels of UA were independently associated with ReGFR, NAFLD and the combination of both conditions in young people with OW/OB. The strength of this association was the highest in cases presenting both reduced eGFR and NAFLD. UA may serve as marker to identify patients at risk for these conditions.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s40618-019-01130-6

Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - October 20, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research