Association of high body mass index with development of interstitial fibrosis in patients with IgA nephropathy
Abstract Background The worldwide prevalence of obesity is increasing. Obesity is associated with a variety of chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease. Several studies suggested that body mass index (BMI) could be an independent risk factor for progression of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Howev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1164-2 |