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Korean adults with healthy kidneys who have lower QUICKI scores (indicating worse insulin sensitivity) have a 38% higher chance of developing kidney disease over 11 years compared to those with higher QUICKI scores.
Scientific Claim
Lower quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI) levels are associated with a 38% higher risk of chronic kidney disease in Korean adults with normal kidney function at baseline.
Original Statement
“The risk of incident chronic kidney disease also increased with the lower quantitative insulin sensitivity check index level (HR, 0.62; 95% CI, 0.41–0.92; p = 0.02).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational and correctly uses 'associated with' language. The hazard ratio interpretation aligns with the data (HR <1 for QUICKI implies higher risk with lower values).
Evidence from Studies
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found