Inflammatory mediators could provide link between obesity, CKD

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By David Statman

PHILADELPHIA — The association between obesity and chronic kidney disease may be partially explained by inflammatory cytokines and high levels of leptin, according to data from a study presented at ASN Kidney Week.

The data showed that inflammatory and proinflammatory mediators were highest in obese patients, with maximum aberrations occurring in obese patients with CKD, suggesting a potential link. Read the article in Healio.

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