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A disorder of uric acid metabolism. Predisposing factors are: older age, kidney disease, diet, use of certain medications (cyclosporine, thiazide diuretics, low-dose aspirin).

 

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ClinicalTrials

Tranilast Plus Allopurinol in Patients With Moderate to Severe Gout (TAnGO)
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Study Utilizing Rilonacept in Gout Exacerbations
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Pegylated Recombinant Mammalian Uricase (PEG-uricase) as Treatment for Refractory Gout
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May 15, 2013
No Evidence Backs Intra-articular Glucocorticoids for Acute Gout
They may be supported by guidelines and commonly used in practice, but joint injections with glucocorticoids for acute gout are not backed by any randomized controlled clinical trials, according to a new Cochrane report. However, the report backs away from saying they should not be used. More »
April 15, 2013
Pattern Identified on fMRI May Rationalize Pain Research
A series of studies using functional MRI have identified brain-signal patterns specific for pain that are attenuated by opioids: Also last week: top rheumatology findings of 2012, more on TNF inhibitors and cancer, and concerns about vitamin D. More »
March 11, 2013
Self-Reported Joint Pain Scores: Beyond RA, Key Information With Little Effort
The RADAI joint index designed for rheumatoid arthritis patients provides equally powerful information about disease status in osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a new comparative study. As a guide to severity, it is much quicker than waiting for lab results to come in. More »
February 15, 2013
Rilonacept Doesn't Dampen Pain Well in Gouty Arthritis
Despite hopes that rilonacept might provide a better alternative to NSAIDs or colchicines for gout pain, it does not provide significant relief either on its own or as an add-on therapy to indomethacin. More »
January 30, 2013
Challenged: Six Misconceptions About Gout and Arthritis
Does this evidence from recent research overturn some generally accepted principles about gout, rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, and osteoarthritis? Most of these studies were undertaken in order to test ideas that were described as common wisdom in rheumatology. More »
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Multimorbidity patterns in HIV-infected patients: the role of obesity in chronic disease clustering.
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Multimodality imaging of intraosseous ganglia of the wrist and their differential diagnosis.
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Urinary calculi and an increased risk of stroke: a population-based follow-up study.
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Synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint with calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (pseudogout).
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JAMA patient page. Gout.
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Primary Care Can't Thrive Without Nurse Practitioners
Courtney H. Lyder, ND,  May 17, 2013
With a projected shortfall of primary-care physicians, it's time for alternate solutions to patient care. Nurse practitioners are one logical remedy.
VWhat Physicians Can Learn from the Allscripts EHR Lawsuit
Marisa Torrieri,  May 16, 2013
Lawsuit prompts question: What should physicians do to ensure they end up with a great EHR instead of buyer’s remorse?
Eight Ways ICD-9 Will Still Matter to Medical Practices
Brenda Edwards, CPC,  May 15, 2013
What should your medical practice do with your ICD-9-CM book after October 1, 2014? Keep it.
Seven Ways Technology Can Speed Up Patient Collections
Cheyenne Brinson,  May 15, 2013
Failing to adopt widely available billing and collections technology can cost medical practices big. Here's how to do it right.
Four Reasons Private Medical Practice is Becoming Extinct
Carol Stryker,  May 15, 2013
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for private medical practices to thrive. Here’s what’s driving the trend toward consolidation.
 

 

PatientResources

What is Gout?
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

 

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Medline Plus (National Institutes of Health

 

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JAMA Patient Page

 

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American College of Rheumatology

 

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Arthritis Foundation

 

Gout: Your Orthopedic Connection
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

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