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Central Adiposity Increases Risk of Kidney Stone Disease through Effects on Serum Calcium Concentrations
3 Oct 2023
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SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Kidney stone disease is a common disorder with poorly understood pathophysiology. Observational and genetic studies indicate that adiposity is associated with an increased risk of kidney stone disease. However, the relative contribution of general and central adipose depots and the mechanisms by which effects of adiposity on kidney stone disease are mediated have not been defined. Using...
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