Gout

Examining National Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Hospitalizations in Common Musculoskeletal Diseases

Researchers evaluated opioid use disorder hospitalizations and associated healthcare utilization outcomes in patients with common musculoskeletal diseases.

Gout May Not Be Associated With Cardiovascular Complications in Peripheral Artery Disease

Gout was not found to be associated with increased risk for cardiovascular complications in patients with peripheral artery disease.

Color-Coded Dual-Energy CT Lesions Show Heterogeneity in Properties and Distribution in Gout

Researchers evaluated the properties and locations of color-coded dual-energy lesions in patients with gout.

Pegloticase in Combination With Methotrexate Improves Therapeutic Response in Uncontrolled Gout

Researchers examined the efficacy and safety of pegloticase in combination with methotrexate in patients with uncontrolled gout.

Acute Gout Prophylaxis Not Associated With Lower Gout Flare Risk After XOI Therapy

Researchers determined the real-world incidence of acute gout prophylaxis (AGP) while prescribing a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, and described the characteristics of AGP prescribing in reducing gout flares.

How Top Experts Are Advancing Gout Care in the United States

Thanks to their continued efforts, and a willingness to share their findings through published research, experts are advancing the cause of improved care for patients with gout.

Febuxostat Not Associated With Increased Risks for CVD Events, All-Cause Mortality in Gout

Researchers assessed whether febuxostat increased the risk of developing cardiovascular events, death from cardiac-cause, and all-cause mortalities.

Urate-Lowering Therapy May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Patients With Gout

Researchers investigated the association between gout, urate-lowering therapy use, and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone May Be an Alternative Therapeutic Option for Acute Gout

Researchers evaluated the adrenocorticotropic hormone as an alternative therapeutic option for acute gout, and its potential mechanisms of action.

Urate Lowering Therapy Reduces Ultrasound-Detected Crystal Load in Gout

Patients with gout receiving urate lowering therapy by a treat-to-target approach demonstrate a reduced burden of monosodium urate crystals detected on ultrasound.