Association between serum uric acid and abdominal fat distribution quantified by computed tomography in Korean men: a single center study of 5144 cases.

BACKGROUND: Serum uric acid (UA), the end product of purine metabolism, has been implicated in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. While obesity, particularly visceral fat accumulation, is related with hyperuricemia, limited studies have explored…

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