Association between Hypouricemia and Reduced Kidney Function: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study in Japan.

CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to provide evidence that hypouricemia is associated with reduced kidney function in men. Further research will be needed to determine the long-term prognosis of individuals with hypouricemia. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 25790961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - March 18, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Wakasugi M, Kazama JJ, Narita I, Konta T, Fujimoto S, Iseki K, Moriyama T, Yamagata K, Tsuruya K, Asahi K, Kimura K, Kondo M, Kurahashi I, Ohashi Y, Watanabe T Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research