Nephrologists were less likely than rheumatologists to order serum uric acid testing in the year after patients with gout started urate-lowering therapy. Although monitoring of serum uric acid levels ...

Uric acid is a waste product in the body. Sometimes, uric acid can build up in the joints and tissues, causing a range of health problems. In this article, we list the typical low, normal, and high ...

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken ...

High uric acid occurs when the body produces too much uric acid or fails to eliminate it properly. This buildup can lead to various health problems, including joint pain, inflammation, and kidney ...

Wearable biosensors are revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics by offering real-time monitoring of physiological metrics and biomarkers. A team of researchers at Purdue University’s College of ...

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects more than 8 million people in the United States. If gout is left untreated, uric acid crystals may start to build up in other areas, such as your ...