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Uric acid levels in adult patients with severe eating disorders.

Ashlie WattersRichard J JohnsonMaryrose BauschkaJudy OakesMarina KelleyPhilip S Mehler
Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2021)
Serum UA levels tended to be in the low-normal range in most patients with severe AN-R, but not in AN-BP. However, levels did increase with nutritional intake and weight gain. There may be clinical value in checking UA levels on admission for patients with eating disorders.
Keyphrases
  • weight gain
  • uric acid
  • body mass index
  • emergency department