ReviewInternational urology and nephrology2019
Treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia complicated by renal damage: a controversial issue.
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- Effectiveness and safety of different doses of febuxostat compared with allopurinol in the treatment of hyperuricemia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC pharmacology & toxicology · 2023Pooled it
- Exploration and clinical analysis of the correlation between the triglyceride-glucose index and hyperuricemia in patients with type 2 diabetes: a real-world, retrospective, cross-sectional study with subsequent cohort analysis.BMC endocrine disorders · 2026Article
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Abstract
The prevalence of asymptomatic HUA is increasing year after year. HUA is a risk factor for the occurrence and development of renal diseases. However, the role of urate-lowering therapy in asymptomatic HUA complicated by renal damage is still controversial. In some experiments, the treatment of asymptomatic HUA complicated by renal damage may delay the progression of kidney damage. In addition, there is increasing evidence, suggesting that elevated serum uric acid is an independent risk factor for kidney disease. However, in other studies, uric acid-lowering therapy did not improve renal function, and uric acid levels could not be used as an independent predictor for CKD development. Further experimental studies are needed to determine the starting threshold and target value of asymptomatic HUA complicated by renal damage. At the same time, confirmation of the benefits of urate-lowering therapy for kidneys requires studies with larger samples and high-quality RCTs.
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