Gout Archives

Cardiovascular Events More Likely After a Gout Flare

Patients with gout flare have increased odds of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

Transient Increase Observed in Cardiovascular Events Following Gout Flare

Gout flares seem to be associated with a transient increase in the risk for cardiovascular events.

Dual-Energy CT Detects Spinal Monosodium Urate in Patients With Gout

Researchers used dual-energy computed-tomography to assess the prevalence of monosodium urate deposition in the spines of patients with gout.

High Serum Urate Levels Tied to Poor Outcomes, QOL, Function in Gout

Researchers examined the associated changes in serum urate levels with health-related quality of life in patients with gout.

Urate-Lowering Treatments Compared for Gout

For relatively young and healthy patients with gout caused by renal underexcretion of uric acid, low-dose benzbromarone (LDBen) has a greater urate-lowering effect than low-dose febuxostat.

Decreased Incidence and Risk for Dementia in Older Adult Patients With Gout

Researchers investigated the association between gout and dementia in older adult patients.

Blood Pressure Control Declined in Patients With Gout Between 2007 and 2018

Researchers investigated the impact of time to remission, number of flares, and time on immunosuppressives after remission on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with lupus nephritis.

Perception of Gout as a Lifestyle Disease Reinforces Stigma

Researchers investigated whether a gout stigma exists among rheumatologists and how it influences their perceptions of patients and treatment decisions.