Urate-Lowering Therapy May Be Renoprotective in Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
Clinicians currently decide whether or not to prescribe urate-lowering therapies in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
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Racial Disparity in Gout Prevalence Revealed
A study of US adults demonstrated that gout is significantly more common among Black vs White individuals, with the racial disparity possibly explained by diet, social determinants of health, and chronic kidney disease.
Cardiovascular Events More Likely After a Gout Flare
Patients with gout flare have increased odds of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
High Serum Urate Levels Tied to Poor Outcomes, QOL, Function in Gout
Researchers examined the associated changes in serum urate levels with health-related quality of life in patients with gout.
Allopurinol Dose Tied to Severe Cutaneous Reactions in CKD
In a Canadian study, more than half of older adults with CKD initiated allopurinol at a higher-than-recommended dose.
Decreased Incidence and Risk for Dementia in Older Adult Patients With Gout
Researchers investigated the association between gout and dementia in older adult patients.
Perception of Gout as a Lifestyle Disease Reinforces Stigma
Researchers investigated whether a gout stigma exists among rheumatologists and how it influences their perceptions of patients and treatment decisions.
Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Plus Pegloticase in Uncontrolled Gout
Researchers investigated the safety and efficacy of oral methotrexate as co-therapy with pegloticase for sustained urate-lowering response.
Blood Pressure Control Declined in Patients With Gout Between 2007 and 2018
Researchers investigated the impact of time to remission, number of flares, and time on immunosuppressives after remission on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with lupus nephritis.
Uric Acid to Creatinine Ratio Predicts Death in Hemodialysis Population
Among the multiple risk factors increasing mortality risk in patients on hemodialysis, serum uric acid has garnered much interest.
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