Gout
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Gout flares linked to transient jump in MI, stroke risk
Causation is plausible, even suspected, say experts, who urge aggressive CV risk-factor management in gout patients and perhaps more willingness...
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Benzbromarone tops febuxostat for gout?
Benzbromarone is not approved in the United States because of concerns of acute liver injury but is approved in several other countries.
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FDA approves combination pegloticase and methotrexate for refractory gout
In the phase 4 trial, co-administration of pegloticase and methotrexate reduced the formation of new anti-PEG antibodies.
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Alcohol consumption habits can predict gout tophi
Drinking frequently, drinking for at least 10 years, and drinking spirits were significantly associated with tophi development, a study finds.
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Methotrexate enhances pegloticase response in uncontrolled gout
Greater efficacy and fewer infusion reactions seen with methotrexate-pegloticase combination than pegloticase alone in the placebo-controlled...
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Gout app improves treat to target, reduces flares
A smartphone app to help patients communicate their urate levels to clinicians means more achieve treatment targets and experience fewer flares....
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EULAR CVD management guidance focuses on gout, lupus, vasculitis
The recommendations advise on managing cardiovascular health in patients with gout, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, myositis, Sjögren syndrome,...
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A range of healthy dietary patterns can reduce risk of gout in women
A study of four different healthy eating patterns in women found that all reduced the risk of new-onset gout in women, compared with a traditional...
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Allopurinol found safe in patients with concomitant gout, CKD
Despite earlier concerns, a study has found no sign of increased mortality with allopurinol therapy in patients with gout and chronic kidney...
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Super-low uric acid may not be best for erosive gout
Lowering the target for uric acid levels from the current standard doesn’t result in better gout outcomes and leads to more medication use and...
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‘Misleading’ results in colchicine COVID-19 trials meta-analysis