ACR Convergence 2021 Gout In-Depth

Pegloticase May Improve Uncontrolled Gout in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Increased Spinal Monosodium Urate Deposition Among Individuals With Gout

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Investigators used dual-energy computed tomography to assess the extent of spinal monosodium urate deposition among patients with gout.

Obesity and Genetic Predisposition Interact to Increase Gout Risk

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers determined the association between obesity and the risk for incident gout, according to genetic predisposition, in individuals aged greater than 32 years, stratified by sex.

Repeat Serum Urate Testing Not Superior to Single Measure for Gout Prediction

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers examine whether or not repeated serum urate testing produces a more accurate prediction of gout development.

Allopurinol Noninferior to Febuxostat in the Treatment of Gout

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Rheumatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers studied the comparative efficacy and safety of urate-lowering therapy – allopurinol vs febuxostat – in the treatment of gout.

Association Between Diet and Genetic Predisposition in Risk for Incident Gout Among Women

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Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers studied the association between genetic predisposition and diet on risk for incident gout among women.