Corticosteroids May Be an Effective Alternative to NSAIDs in Acute Gout Pain
Corticosteroids appear to be a reasonable alternative to NSAIDs for the treatment of acute pain as a result of gout.
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Uncontrolled Gout: Duzallo Now Available
Ironwood announced the launch of Duzallo (lesinurad/allopurinol) tablets for the treatment of hyperuricemia associated with gout in patients who have not achieved target serum uric acid levels with a medically appropriate daily dose of allopurinol alone.
FDA Approves Duzallo, Lesinurad Plus Allopurinol Combo Drug, for Gout
The FDA approved Duzallo, a fixed-dose tablet combining lesinurad and allopurinol, for the treatment of uncontrolled gout.
Lesinurad Plus Febuxostat Effective for Tophaceous Gout
Lesinurad combined with febuxostat showed superior serum urate reduction vs febuxostat alone in patients with tophaceous gout requiring additional therapy.
Gout Prevention With Dietary Intervention
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is effective for prevention of gout.
Serum Uric Acid Levels Associated With Gout Risk
High serum uric acid levels are associated with a high risk of new-onset gout and gout recurrence, while lowering SUA levels can significantly reduce incident and recurrent gout.
Subcutaneous Tophi to Predict Mortality in Gout
Patients with gout with a disease duration of less than 10 years have an increased risk for mortality.
Bridging Gaps in Patient Access to Rheumatologists With Telemedicine
Telerheumatology can improve healthcare access, patient outcomes, and costs
Guidelines on Gout Management by the American College of Physicians
The authors noted that comparative effectiveness studies to evaluate the incremental benefits and harms of a treat-to-target strategy over a treat-to-avoid-symptoms strategy should be a priority.
Trial Testing Immunotherapy as Gout Treatment
A clinical trial will test an immunotherapy treatment for severe gout.
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