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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Patient Fact Sheet – Gout
Gout is a painful and potentially disabling form of arthritis that has been recognized since ancient times. Treatments are available to control most cases of gout, but diagnosing this disorder can be difficult, and treatment plans often have to be tailored for each person.
A Passion for Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Through teamwork, David T. Felson, MD, MPH, has advanced understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases
Prevalence of Gout and Hyperuricemia Increase in U.S.
Causes include sedentary lifestyle, an increased frequency of obesity and hypertension, diuretic use, and alcohol intake
What Fat Does to Arthritis
The role of adipokines in the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases
How Energy Shifts Lead to Systemic Illness
The impact of adaptive energy programs on the manifestations of chronic inflammatory disease
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Epidemiology makes a career of studying arthritis health disparities for Leigh Callahan, PhD
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SLE patients with ESRD at increased risk of death
Genome-Wide Association Studies of SLE
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Family, Fatigue & Heart Health
Researchers explore several factors in the health and well-being of patients with lupus