Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is 3 times more likely to develop among individuals with vs without gout, according to a large retrospective cohort study.
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Factors Associated With Bone Erosion Identified in Gout
Investigators evaluated the prevalence, distribution, and factors associated with bone erosion detectable by ultrasound in patients with gout.
High Uric Acid Predicts AKI, Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
Hospitalized men and women in the highest quartile of serum uric acid had a 3-fold higher risk of acute kidney injury than those in the lowest quartile.
High Uric Acid May Up Cardiovascular Mortality in CKD
In a meta-analysis, the risk for cardiovascular mortality increased a significant 12% for every 1 mg/dL increase in uric acid.
Gout Linked to Elevated Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Investigators report a significant 27% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among individuals aged 65 years and older but less than 75 years.
Gout Tied With Worse Outcomes in Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
A history of gout was associated with worse outcomes in patients with obstructive coronary artery disease.
Gout Increases Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
In an observational UK study, chronic kidney disease stage 3 or higher was 78% more likely to develop in patients with vs without gout during a median follow-up of 6 years.
Allopurinol Linked to Reduced Risk for CKD Stage ≥3 in Gout
Allopurinol use is not associated with renal function decline among those with newly diagnosed gout.
High Gout Burden Found Among Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Study reveals an 11% prevalence of active gout among solid organ transplant recipients overall and a 13% prevalence among kidney transplant recipients.
High Uric Acid Raises Death Risk in CKD
Patients with chronic kidney disease who have hyperuricemia have a 3-fold higher risk of all-cause mortality.
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