Hyperuricaemia-associated all-cause mortality risk effect is increased by non-impaired kidney function - Is renal hyperuricaemia less dangerous?

Background: Both hyperuricaemia and chronic kidney disease are known mortality risk factors. This study examined the modifying effect of renal function on hyperuricaemia-associated mortality risk, which is an issue that has not been studied before.

Methods: Data on levels of serum uric acid (SUA), creatinine, cystatin C and other variables of persons aged 52-76 years were collected.