EMR study looked at NIDDM & 4 indicators of #Obesity (waist circumference, waist/hip ratio, BMI, & visceral fat area -- 600 gout pts vs 9,935 controls shows all obesity measures signif incr odds of #Gout (OR 1.775, 1.691, 1.858, & 1.578, respectively) https://t.co/JJn5txgxiN https://t.co/tgnWWl9COe
Relationships between obesity and prevalence of gout in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional population-based study.
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The discussions praise the study for its comprehensive analysis of multiple obesity indicators and their correlation with gout risk, citing specific odds ratios and emphasizing the significance of these findings. The tone includes scientific terms and keywords like 'significant increase' and 'population-based study', highlighting both engagement and perceived impact of the research on health understanding.
Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings linking obesity measures to gout risk, showing general support.
The discussions reflect a high level of curiosity about the research, with mentions of specific obesity indicators and statistical results.
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The conversations suggest that the study could influence understanding of gout and obesity, though the tone remains somewhat informational.
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- This study found that different measures of obesity, including BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, waist circumference, and visceral fat area, are all positively associated with a higher likelihood of developing gout in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Patients with gout tend to have higher obesity indicator values, and the risk of gout increases significantly with higher levels of these obesity measurements as shown by statistical analysis.
- While obesity is linked to increased gout risk, more research is needed to determine whether obesity directly causes gout or if other factors are involved.]
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EMR study looked at NIDDM & 4 indicators of #Obesity (waist circumference, waist/hip ratio, BMI, & visceral fat area -- 600 gout pts vs 9,935 controls shows all obesity measures signif incr odds of #Gout (OR 1.775, 1.691, 1.858, & 1.578, respectively) https://t.co/JJn5txgxiN https://t.co/tgnWWl9COe
Relationships between obesity and prevalence of gout in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional population-based study. #science #publication #research #publications https://t.co/4EPPOsdj6S