Elevated uric acid is associated with a low bone mineral density in pre- but not post-menopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis: a pilot study.

Uric acid appears to be negatively associated with bone mineral density in premenopausal but not in postmenopausal women with RA. Thus, the impact of UA on bone health seems to depend on the hormonal status of women. Further investigations are required to validate these results in a larger cohort of patients and to investigate the underlying mechanisms.