correlational
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Long-term high potassium intake in mice alters kidney proteins linked to kidney damage pathways.
Scientific Claim
Chronic high dietary potassium supplementation in mice is associated with changes in kidney proteins related to nephrotoxicity pathways.
Original Statement
“several of the changed proteins in the kidney cortex are associated with nephrotoxic pathways and kidney damage.”
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 design supports correlational claims. The phrasing correctly uses 'associated with' and specifies the protein pathways without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found