A study conducted in Taiwan is the first to show that hyperuricemia is as risky as diabetes in contributing to ESKD and death risk in patients with stage 3 to 5 CKD.
Colchicine, a plant-derived alkaloid, has a broad range of anti-inflammatory effects that interfere with neutrophil function, according to investigators.
John Botson, MD, provides his perspective on including immunodulatory therapy in combination with pegloticase and encourages clinicians to evolve their standard of care in the treatment of uncontrolled gout.
Four healthy diets were linked to a reduced risk for new-onset gout in women. Diet selection can be made based on patient preference and comorbidities.
