Among CKD patients with an eGFR of 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 or above, each 1 SD increase in baseline uric acid levels is independently associated with a 40% increased risk of kidney failure.<div><a href="http://www.renalandurologynews.com/hyperuricemia-high-uric-acid-ups-renal-failure-ckd-stage-2-to-3a/article/710190/" target="_blank">Original link</a></div>