Hyperuricemia is caused by a of purine metabolism disorder and/or reduced uric acid excretion, and the prevalence of hyperuricemia in China has increased significantly in recent years. According to the etiology, hyperuricemia can be primary or secondary. The endocrine system related diseases are one of the important causes leading to secondary hyperuricemia, which is easily missed in general practitice. This article reviews the clinical characteristics and research progress of hyperuricemia secondary to endocrine diseases.

Narrative medicine provides a new perspective on medical humanity and clinical ethics. Recently, the research on narrative medicine in China has gradually developed, involving a wider range of applications, especially in patient health education. This article reviews the basic concept and process of narrative medicine,and its application and implication in patient health education, in order to provide reference of the relevant practice and research in this field for medical professionals.