Newly published research has identified a potential new treatment for gout. Gout is a painful condition that has plagued mankind for centuries. Often referred to as “the rich man’s disease”, gout has historically been associated with the more well-off members of society. This association comes from the fact that gout is often caused by a […]

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New research reveals the association between the effects of sleep apnea and gout beyond the first year of sleep apnea diagnosis.   Until recently, the effects of sleep apnea on developing gout have not been well studied despite both being associated with high uric acid levels. Gout is a painful condition characterized by inflammation of […]

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A recent study in the NEJM describes the outcome of a large clinical trial that compared cardiovascular risks of febuxostat or allopurinol for gout treatment. Gout is a kind of arthritis that occurs due to the formation of urate crystals within the bone joints. Uric acid, a substance found in certain food products, is typically […]

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In 2017, the British Society of Rheumatology published clinical guidelines designed to assist clinicians in the management of gout in primary care settings. Gout is a common condition wherein a joint becomes inflamed due to precipitation of uric acid crystals. This condition is due to overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid. In 2017, the British […]

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Like the age-old question, whether the chicken or the egg came first, researchers and doctors are considering which is in fact the cause and which is the consequence when it comes to gout, hyperuricemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Particularly in men, gout is one of the most common and most painful forms of arthritis. […]

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