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Uric Acid

Uric acid is a metabolic waste product formed from the breakdown of cells and other organic matter in the body. It is mainly removed from the body through urine, but is also present in sweat and other bodily fluids. Too much uric acid in the bloodstream can lead to gout, kidney stones, and other health problems. Uri…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 97× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Uric acid is a metabolic waste product formed from the breakdown of cells and other organic matter in the body. It is mainly removed from the body through urine, but is also present in sweat and other bodily fluids. Too much uric acid in the bloodstream can lead to gout, kidney stones, and other health problems. Uric acid can be used to diagnose conditions such as gout, kidney disease, and advanced stages of diabetes. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for conditions such as high cholesterol and kidney disease. Uric acid testing is important to assess the overall health of a person.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 97 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Medical and Surgical Urology.

Journal editorial board
Paul Rusilko · United States Rifat Hamoudi · United Kingdom Sam Brancato · United States

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