Hyperuricaemia and the metabolic syndrome in type 2 DM

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated serum uric acid levels (SUA) have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and are often reported to be higher in females than in males. The aim of this report is to...

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Main Authors: Ogbera Anthonia O, Azenabor Alfred O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Online Access:http://www.dmsjournal.com/content/2/1/24