Gout

 
Beer, Cider Linked to Higher Risk of Gout: Daily Dose
October 22, 2024

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Beer and Cider Associated with Higher Risk of Gout in Both Sexes vs Other Alcohol Types
October 14, 2024

Higher alcohol intake was associated with a greater risk of gout for both sexes, but the correlation was stronger in men than women, according to a recent study.

Seen in the ED Quiz: Severe Wrist and Knee Pain in an Older Man
September 11, 2023

The man in his early 70s complains of leg pain lasting a month and of arm pain that came on about 1 week ago. Does the x-ray offer a clue to a diagnosis?

Gout Found More Prevalent among Black Adults in Nationally-representative Population
August 19, 2022

Racial disparities in gout prevalence could be explained by diet, social determinants of health, kidney disease, and other factors that suggest interventions.

Excess Weight and Genetics May Put Women at Higher Risk of Gout
December 10, 2021

Excess adiposity and genetic predisposition both were found to be associated with a higher risk of gout, particularly among US women, in a new prospective study.

Pain Management in Acute Gout: NSAIDs or COX-2 Inhibitors?
February 25, 2021

A recent meta-analysis assessed comparative clinical efficacy of NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. Try these 7 questions on the findings - does your clinical experience match?

10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2019
April 11, 2019

Highlights: The first liquid solution of colchicine for prophylaxis of gout, the first generic version of Advair Diskus, and 8 more new and approved drugs.

Gout and CKD: A Common, Complicated Combination
November 15, 2018

What are the dos and don'ts when treating gout patients with chronic kidney disease? Take our 4-question quiz to find out.

9 Brand New Drugs for Primary Care
September 27, 2017

COPD… nasal polyps.. gout …. dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease: here’s a brief look at new drugs for these and other disorders coming your way.

5 Top Apps for Primary Care
April 19, 2017

A quick review of: a great mobile ECG reference; a gout Dx tool; a contraception counseling aid; FPNotebook on mobile; and Klara.