Emily Pond

The goal of this 6-month prospective observational study was to assess sensitivity to change of ultrasound structural gout lesions, as defined by the OMERACT ultrasound group, among patients with gout undergoing urate-lowering therapy.

Researchers determined the magnitude of the effect of tart cherry concentrate, including its dose and duration of use, on lowering serum urate levels in patients with gout.

Researchers assessed coronary calcium score and cardiovascular monosodium urate deposits detected by dual-energy computed tomography in patients with gout vs healthy controls.