Allopurinol Treatment Found Not to Increase Death Risk in CKD
This is the first study to assess the effect of allopurinol initiation on mortality in patients with CKD and concomitant gout, according to investigators.
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Gout Is Associated With Higher Rates of Lower Extremity Amputation
Compared with patients who not have gout, patients with gout had increased likelihood of undergoing lower extremity amputations.
Obesity and Genetic Predisposition Interact to Increase Gout Risk
Researchers determined the association between obesity and the risk for incident gout, according to genetic predisposition, in individuals aged greater than 32 years, stratified by sex.
Association Between Diet and Genetic Predisposition in Risk for Incident Gout Among Women
Researchers studied the association between genetic predisposition and diet on risk for incident gout among women.
Increased Spinal Monosodium Urate Deposition Among Individuals With Gout
Investigators used dual-energy computed tomography to assess the extent of spinal monosodium urate deposition among patients with gout.
Allopurinol Noninferior to Febuxostat in the Treatment of Gout
Researchers studied the comparative efficacy and safety of urate-lowering therapy – allopurinol vs febuxostat – in the treatment of gout.
Study Supports Treat-to-Target Urate Approach for Gout Management
Study findings may help to resolve a controversy between rheumatology societies and the American College of Physicians regarding gout management recommendations.
Plant Protein, Caffeine Intake Tied to Lower Uric Acid in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Hyperuricemia in this population is typically attributed to low uric acid excretion due to reduced glomerular filtration rates.
Hyperinsulinemic Diet May Increase Risk for Gout Among Women Older Than 30 Years
In a prospective study, researchers analyzed the association between insulin-related dietary indices and risk for incident gout among US women older than 30 years.
Higher Uric Acid in Inpatient COVID-19 Cases Ups AKI Risk
Patients with COVID-19 who had the highest quartile of serum uric acid at hospital admission had increased odds of acute kidney injury.
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