Gout Ups Risks of Kidney Transplant Complications, Return to HD
Gout that develops in kidney transplant recipients increases their risk of worse outcomes, according to 2 new studies.
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Uncontrolled Gout Ups All-Cause, CV Mortality
There is increasing evidence to support lower serum uric acid thresholds of at least 6 mg/dL in patients with gout to improve survival.
Addressing Physician Education to Improve Patient Outcomes in Gout
Dr Brian LaMoreaux emphasized the importance of screening, addressing manifestations, and physician education in improving patient outcomes in gout.
Vaccines May Increase Risk for Gout Flares, But Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh Risks
Are patients with gout more likely to experience a flare in the days following vaccination?
DECT-Detected Cardiovascular Monosodium Urate Deposits More Common 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.
Gout Risk During Tuberculosis Treatment Higher With Obesity, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperuricemia
Researchers investigated the clinical features and risk factors for gout during tuberculosis treatment in a South Korean population.
Chronic Kidney Disease Progression, Recovery Common in Patients With Gout Using Urate-Lowering Drugs
Researchers investigated the association between exposure to urate-lowering drugs and the progression and recovery of chronic kidney disease in patients with gout.
Canagliflozin May Reduce Gout-Related Adverse Events, Uric Acid Levels in T2D
Researchers investigated the effects of canagliflozin on serum urate levels and gout in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Gout Flare Variation Hinders Reporting in Clinical Trials
The study describes the variations of gout flares and assesses the different methods of gout flare reporting in clinical trials.
Febuxostat Safer Than Allopurinol for Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
The researchers assessed the effects of febuxostat and allopurinol on mortality and adverse reactions in patients with hyperuricemia and gout.
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