Arthritis research & therapy
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Arthritis Res. Ther. · Apr 2015
Review Meta AnalysisGout and risk of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis: meta-analysis of observational studies.
To determine the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis in people with gout, and the association between gout and prevalent or incident chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis. ⋯ Chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis are commonly found amongst patients with gout. Gout is independently associated with both chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis. Patients with gout should be actively screened for chronic kidney disease and its consequences.
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Arthritis Res. Ther. · Apr 2015
Review Meta AnalysisGout and risk of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis: meta-analysis of observational studies.
To determine the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis in people with gout, and the association between gout and prevalent or incident chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis. ⋯ Chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis are commonly found amongst patients with gout. Gout is independently associated with both chronic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis. Patients with gout should be actively screened for chronic kidney disease and its consequences.