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  • This study looked at how lowering uric acid levels in the blood might help prevent heart problems by slowing down a condition called atherosclerosis.
  • Researchers treated Japanese adults with a medicine called febuxostat and found that those who had a bigger drop in uric acid had better results in their artery thickness after two years.
  • The conclusion is that it's more important to reduce uric acid levels than just reaching a certain target level to help protect against heart issues in these patients.
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