As a key antioxidant in the body, it is strongly tied to the proper metabolism of the human body, and the irregularity of uric acid metabolism can produce a series of pathophysiological changes leading to a range of disorders. In recent years, various investigations have been undertaken regarding uric acid abnormalities. This article mainly elaborates on the study development of uric acid-related disorders from the link between uric acid level and diseases, prognosis, and etiology, with a goal of providing a reference for the management of uric acid.

Yehui Shu, Li Xia. Advances in the Study of Uric Acid-Related Diseases. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 1: 6-12. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2025.070102.

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