A Meta-Analysis for Comparing the Effects of Febuxostat and Allopurinol on Kidney Function in Hyperuricemia Patients Complicated with Chronic Kidney Disease

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Meta-analysis of kidney function indexes of HUA patients complicated with CKD after treatment with febuxostat and allopurinol. (a–d) Forest plots for assessing the levels of SCr (a), 24-h UTP (b), SUA (c), and BUN (d) in HUA patients complicated with CKD. SCr, serum creatinine; 24-h UTP, 24-hour urinary protein quantity; SUA, serum uric acid; BUN, blood urea nitrogen; HUA, hyperuricemia.

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