Cardiology
Gout could increase heart disease risk
Having a type of inflammatory arthritis called gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease, according to new research.
Aug 17, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Canakinumab shown to reduce rates of gout in atherosclerosis by more than half
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate that canakinumab significantly reduced the rate of gout by more than half compared to placebo, regardless of ...
Jun 15, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Gout in the elderly linked to higher risk of dementia
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) suggest that gout is associated with a 17-20% higher risk of dementia in the elderly.
Jun 15, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Daily text message may improve adherence and treatment outcomes in patients with gout
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate significant improvements in adherence and clinical outcomes in gout patients who received a daily text message ...
Jun 14, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gout not associated with increased risk of fracture, study finds
Gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis, is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study led by Keele University, and published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
May 14, 2018
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Immunology
Tiny fish leading the way in a cure for gout
A popular aquarium fish that grows no longer than 4 cm could provide the breakthrough in treating and preventing extremely painful attacks of joint inflammation that are a key concern to patients with gout.
Mar 28, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Major cardiovascular study of gout patients has unexpected finding
A large study of cardiovascular events in gout patients taking one of two medications to prevent excess build-up of uric acid has found that one of the drugs, febuxostat, increased the risk of death for those with heart disease, ...
Mar 12, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Allopurinol Rx more likely with eligibility at diagnosis
(HealthDay)—Allopurinol prescribing is more likely if patients meet eligibility criteria at diagnosis, according to a research brief published in the November/December issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Dec 12, 2017
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Febuxostat prevents gout flares in recent clinical trial
As reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology, the drug febuxostat reduced gout flares in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 314 adults with early gout. Febuxostat treatment also reduced synovitis—or inflammation ...
Oct 4, 2017
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Immunology
The role of monosodium urate crystals in gout
An attack of gout is said to be like your joint catching fire, and someone slamming it with a hammer to put out the flames. Now A*STAR researchers have identified how the build-up of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in the ...
Sep 20, 2017
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