Natural correction of hyperuricemia, not by allopurinol, could slow down the progression of renal disease in the patient with chronic kidney disease stage 3

Correction of hyperuricemia can slow down the progression of renal disease in animal study. However, there is limited data regarding the effect of lowering serum uric acid in patients with hyperuricemic chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 (estimated GFR [eGFR] 30-60 mL/min). Methods: We retrospecti...

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Main Authors: Kyung Sun Park, Jai Won Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2012-06-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913212005505