Metabolic Syndrome and Hyperuricemia Show a Strong Bidirectional Link, confirms study
Researchers have established in a new study that hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are strongly connected and that their presence significantly predisposes a person to develop the other condition. A recent meta-analysis was conducted by Jihuan F. and fellow researchers published in the American Journal of Hypertension. The findings of the study highlight the importance of specific interventions to avoid and manage the two disorders.
A systematic search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science, up to December 9, 2023, was undertaken. Studies were evaluated using Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) to appraise their quality. Statistical analysis was conducted using Stata v14 software to establish correlation between MetS and hyperuricemia.
Key Findings
• The analysis also established a robust correlation between MetS and hyperuricemia, with an odds ratio (OR) of 2.25 (95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.19–4.26, p<0.001).
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