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Gout Associated With Increased Risk for Incident Dementia in the Elderly
Data suggest an independent association between gout and an increased risk for dementia.
Urate-Lowering Therapy Reduces Non-Episodic Foot Pain in Patients Without Gout Diagnosis
Non-episodic foot pain in hyperuricemia was responsive to urate-lowering therapy.
Gout Associated With Worse Outcomes in Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
A history of gout was associated with worse outcomes in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease.
Gout Associated With Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis in Adults
Data show an increased prevalence of psoriasis in patients with gout compared with patients without gout.
Gout Increases Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout may be a risk factor for the development of CKD stage ≥3.
Allopurinol Linked to Reduced Risk for CKD Stage ≥3 in Gout
For patients with gout, allopurinol is associated with a reduced risk for developing chronic kidney disease stage ≥3.
Panel Issues Consensus Statement on Management of Gouty Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
An expert panel evaluated 23 separate statements related to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gout.
High Gout Burden Found Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Study reveals an 11% prevalence of active gout among solid organ transplant recipients overall and a 13% prevalence among kidney transplant recipients.
Ultrasound Reveals Decreased Urate Deposits After Urate-Lowering Therapy in Gout
Ultrasound can show decreased urate deposition after urate lowering therapy.
Gout Outcomes Improved With Nurse-Led Care
In a British study, nurse-led care emphasizing patient education and engagement significantly improved the proportion of gout sufferers who achieved target serum urate levels.
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