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Rheumatologists’ Involvement Aids in Gout Diagnosis, Follow-up for Inpatients
Two studies find rheumatologists can help optimally manage gout episodes
Bariatric Surgery May Help Obese Patients with Gout, Diabetes
Researchers found patients with morbid obesity, gout and diabetes achieved target serum urate concentrations post-bariatric surgery
Treatment Options, Guidelines for Managing Gout Discussed at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium
Better understanding of goals, effect of gout therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, urate lowering medication needed to improve quality of care
Do Women Receive Worse Gout Treatment Than Men?
Women with gout are more likely to have contraindications to nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and are less likely to receive urate-lowering drugs than men with the disease. (posted Feb. 5)
Large Genome Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Gout
Researchers have identified 28 genome-wide significant urate concentration–associated loci, underscoring the importance of metabolic control in urate production.
Was Gout Rampant Among the Romans?
Lead in wine consumed by Romans may have contributed to a high incidence of gout among aristocrats of the Roman Empire
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: How to Manage Gout Effectively in the Context of Comorbid Conditions
Comorbid conditions such as chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease can complicate gout management, but effective treatment and preventive strategies are available
ACR Releases Guidelines for Gout Management
The American College of Rheumatology’s two-part guidelines stress the need for treating to target, more aggressive management, and therapy
Gout – Rheumatology’s Royal Pain
Gout is a common rheumatic disease often characterized by swelling, redness, and intense pain in the big toe. Once thought to be an exclusive disease of the wealthy who overindulged in food and spirits, gout has become a royal pain for millions of Americans.
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