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Alcoholism
Researchers from Zhejiang University discuss findings in alcoholism
July 13th, 2009
According to recent research from Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, "Serum uric acid level has been suggested to be associated with factors that contribute to the metabolic syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of serum uric acid level with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)." "A cross-sectional study was performed among the employees of Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Ltd., Ningbo, China. The study included 8925 subjects (6008 men) with a mean age of 43 years. The prevalence rates of NAFLD and hyperuricemia were 11.78%. and 14.7%, respectively. NAFLD patients had significantly higher serum uric acid levels than controls...
Source: Mental Health Weekly Digest (2009-07-13)
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