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 ...

Biomedical scientists are working hard to create more pain-free methods of disease detection and treatment. A simple blood test is highly informative but arouses intense anxiety in many people. Now a ...

Sobi, which currently has a drug under FDA review as a later line of therapy for gout, is paying $950 million to acquire ...

Protein is a well-known nutrient known for its muscle building and repairing properties. The general perception of many people is that consuming protein is always good, especially for those who go to ...

Drinking enough is the most basic and effective method to decrease uric acid levels. The kidneys use water to extract uric acid from blood, before eliminating it through urine. The body's uric acid ...

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 ...