The role of body mass index on IgA nephropathy prognosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mehmet KanbayAbdullah B YildizFurkan YavuzAdrian CovicAlberto OrtizDimitrie Siriopol

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2022)

Higher BMI in IgA nephropathy patients might be associated with lower kidney function, but this should be confirmed by measuring GFR. Evidence regarding other kidney damage parameters and outcomes is inconclusive.

Keyphrases

body mass index
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
weight gain
oxidative stress
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle