High Temperatures and Kidney Disease Morbidity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In recent years, serious concerns have been raised regarding the impacts of rising temperatures on health. The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between elevated temperatures and kidney disease through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

In October 2017, 2 researchers independently searched related studies in PubMed and Embase. A meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model, including only studies that presented odds ratios, relative risks, or percentage changes, along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The characteristics of each study were summarized, and the Egger test and funnel plots were used to evaluate publication bias.

Results

Eleven studies that met the criteria were included in the final analysis

SUBMITTER: Lee WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6378387 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature