Weight loss and proteinuria: systematic review of clinical trials and comparative cohorts

Afshinnia, Farsad; J Wilt, Timothy; Duval, Sue; Esmaeili, Anoosh; N. Ibrahim, Hassan

doi:10.1093/ndt/gfp640

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Weight loss and proteinuria: systematic review of clinical trials and comparative cohorts

Published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation • Nov 27, 2009

Authors:

Farsad Afshinnia

Timothy J Wilt

Sue Duval

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a risk factor for the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The impact of weight loss on proteinuria and renal function is less clear. We aimed to determine the effect of intentional weight loss on proteinuria and kidney function. METHODS: Three bibliographic databases ...

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Medicine

Proteinuria

Microalbuminuria

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