Hypertriglyceridemia and hyperuricemia: a retrospective study of urban residents

Yan-Long Hou1, Xiao-Lan Yang2, Chun-Xia Wang3

  • 1Laboratory Medicine Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen Lanzhou, Lanzhou, 730030, Gansu, China.

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