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  • Epidemiology
  • Urology

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  • Previous research indicates a link between kidney stones and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • Existing studies primarily focused on white populations and overlooked potential interactions with race and plasma uric acid.
  • The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study provides a valuable dataset for investigating this association in a diverse cohort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between a history of nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and the incidence of CKD.
  • To investigate potential interactions between kidney stones, race, and plasma uric acid levels in relation to CKD risk.
  • To determine if kidney stones are an independent risk factor for CKD in a community-based cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 10,678 participants in the ARIC study, initially free of CKD.
  • Defined nephrolithiasis history using self-report and diagnostic codes; incident CKD was identified through hospitalization and Medicare records.
  • Employed survival analyses, including multivariable adjustments, to assess the association between nephrolithiasis and CKD, examining interaction effects.

Main Results:

  • Nephrolithiasis history showed a 29% increased CKD risk in basic analyses, but this was not significant after multivariable adjustment.
  • A significant interaction was observed: participants with kidney stones and lower plasma uric acid (≤6 mg/dl) had a higher CKD risk (HR, 1.34).
  • No significant interaction was found between kidney stone disease and race concerning incident CKD.

Conclusions:

  • Nephrolithiasis alone was not found to be an independent risk factor for overall incident CKD in this cohort.
  • A history of kidney stones combined with lower plasma uric acid levels was unexpectedly associated with an elevated risk of CKD.
  • These findings highlight the importance of considering plasma uric acid levels in individuals with a history of kidney stones.