Hyperuricemia is often associated with life-style related disorders such as diabetes mellitus
hypertension and dyslipidemia which in turn are major causes of CKD. Improved management of
hyperuricemia is thus expected to be beneficial for both the general population and CKD
patients. This book presents new information on uric acid in tubular transport early
recognition of renal lesions genetic predisposition preeclampsia metabolic syndrome
diabetes high blood pressure in the young and the relationship with vitamin D. Moreover the
relationship between AKI and uric acid as well as the rejection of renal transplants due to
hyperuricemia are discussed. This publication will be of interest to both general
practitioners and researchers working in the field of CKD. It provides new insights into renal
damage caused by hyperuricemia and into prevention and treatment possibilities.
