European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2019
Review Meta AnalysisPrognostic value of hyperuricemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A meta-analysis.
The prognostic significance of elevated circulating uric acid level in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is conflicting. This meta-analysis aimed to assess the prognostic value of hyperuricemia in patients with ACS. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests that hyperuricemia independently predicts MACEs and death in ACS patients. Determination of uric acid level has potential to improve risk stratification of adverse outcomes in ACS patients.
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2019
Observational StudyCausal association between body mass index and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A Mendelian randomization study.
This study aimed to examine whether body mass index (BMI) is causally associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). ⋯ The results of MR analysis support that BMI may be causally associated with an increased risk of RA.