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Effect of uric acid and estimated glomerular filtration rate on the Fibrosis-4 index: A cross-sectional and cohort analysis.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 5,051 adults with fatty liver disease. It found that kidney function and uric acid levels are linked to how much scarring is in the liver. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Xu W · Chen D · Lou S · Wu J · Liu Y · Liu R · Chen H

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Oct 16
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42888618/