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May 7th 2024
The meta-analysis demonstrated gout with high blood uric acid levels significantly increases the risk of experiencing angina attacks.
A Better Design for Gout Diagnosis: UCLA Researchers Propose Higher Resolution, Lens-Free System
Frequency of gout in the United States has tripled in the last 50 years, but the realm of medical imaging has seen even more exponential growth. A group from UCLA has released designs for a system that provides a field of view 100 times larger than the former “gold standard†for gout diagnosis.
Gout Means Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
December 22nd 2015Gout has long been associated with cardiovascular conditions such as heart dysfunction, however, the pathology between the two have remained unclear. A large study analyzed this type of arthritis in connection with atrial fibrillation.
Some Lupus Patients at Risk for Gout Related to Diuretic Use
Although gout has historically been thought to be a rare in patients with SLE, a recent case series suggests that the incidence of gout in SLE may be greater than previously thought, University of Michigan researchers report.
Pathology Between Gout and Cardiovascular Events Remains a Mystery
The presence of urate crystal precipitation does not necessarily indicate a greater risk of cardiovascular complications for patients with increased levels of monosodium urate, which is the defining characteristic of gout.
Unclear and Conflicting Pain Guidelines Lead to Significant Differences in How Pain is Treated
Earlier education, better understanding of pain guidelines, and better agreement among those guidelines are needed to prevent significant disparities in how certain types of pain are treated.
Sleep Apnea Appears to Increase the Risk of Developing Gout
October 19th 2015Gout, a complex type of arthritis, has its own set of challenges. From expensive flare-ups to food-triggering pain, new insight on the disease is always welcomed. Now, researchers have identified a group of patients who could be more likely to developing gout.