Gout

Majority of Gout Cases Diagnosed in Primary Care Are Valid for Research

Researchers sought to compare the validity of primary care gout diagnosis vs published classification criteria.

Dietary Consumption of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid May Reduce Recurrent Gout Flare Risk

Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid-rich fish consumption, when adjusted for total purine intake, was associated with lower risk for recurrent gout flares.

Diabetes May Be a Risk Factor for Stroke in Women With Gout

Assessment and management of comorbidities of gout can reduce future stroke risk in female patients.

Effect of ABCG2 Variants on Pediatric-Onset Hyperuricemia and Gout

Researchers examined the ABCG2 gene in a hyperuricemia and gout cohort, focusing on patients with pediatric-onset disease.

Preinfusion Serum Uric Acid Levels May Predict Pegloticase Infusion Reaction Risk

Preinfusion serum uric acid levels were an effective biomarker for identifying patients at risk for infusion reactions while receiving pegloticase.

Patient-Reported Gout Attack Intensity Score May Be Reliable for Use in Clinical Studies

The Gout Attack Intensity Score was a reliable, responsive instrument for assessing gout flare intensity.

Similar Clinical Presentations Found in Prosthetic Joint Infection, CPPD After Joint Implantation

Researchers conducted a case series to examine the demographics, presentation, management, and outcomes in patients with post-implant calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease.

Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease is 3 times more likely to develop among individuals with vs without gout, according to a large retrospective cohort study.

Lesinurad Plus Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor Therapy Linked to Increased Serum Creatinine Events

Rates of serum creatinine events were higher among patients treated with both lesinurad and a xanthine oxidase inhibitor.

Monosodium Urate Crystal Deposits Are Common Ultrasound Findings at Hip Joint in Gout

Monosodium urate crystal deposits in the hip joint were a common ultrasound finding in patients with gout.