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Ambient heat and acute kidney injury: between-study heterogeneity tracks the lag window. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Paper A Not peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

This large review combined data from many studies and found that hot weather raises the risk of sudden kidney injury — especially when heat exposure happens a few days before. The link was strong and consistent across different groups.

Who did this work

Kwanhyeong Lee · Hyeonseok An

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-27
https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/4wypj