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Anti-Inflammatory Medication for Gout vs. Urate-Lowering Therapy for Gout: What’s the Difference?

June 29, 2026

By: Amanda Reed, Staff Writer, Gout Education Society

Learn about the difference between two key gout medications, what they treat, and how they work together to treat flares.

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A Letter from our Chairman: Reflecting on 20 Years of Gout Awareness Day

May 22, 2026

By: N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, MACP, MACR, Chairman and CEO, Gout Education Society

A letter from Gout Education Society Chairman N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, MACP, MACR, on 20 years of gout education

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Behind the Data: The Human Story Driving Gout Research

May 21, 2026

By: Ashia Lee, Director of Patient Education, Arthritis Foundation

Gout is one of the most treatable forms of arthritis. So why are so many people still suffering? This Gout Awareness Day – and throughout Arthritis Awareness Month – we went looking for answers.

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Gout Rx: Past, Present, and Future

May 4, 2026

Welcome to the second season finale Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season dove into additional topics of importance to

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From Misdiagnosis to Relief: One Man’s Gout Story and How Awareness Can Help You

April 15, 2026

By: David Schweibish, DPM, APMA Trustee

Raising awareness about gout can help patients get the right care sooner and avoid unnecessary suffering.

Heart Health and Gout: Connecting the Dots

March 31, 2026

Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to

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Protecting Your Kidneys When You Live With Gout

March 19, 2026

High uric acid links gout, kidney stones, and chronic kidney disease (CKD), with the right treatment, lifestyle changes, and regular

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Living Heart Healthy with Gout

February 24, 2026

Learn more about the gout-heart connection during American Heart Month. Gout does far more than inflame your joints. When you

The Challenge of Coordinated Gout Treatment

February 23, 2026

Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to

Gout and Genetics: What Your Background Might Mean

January 30, 2026

Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to

The Two-Way Street: Gout’s Impact on Renal Function – and Vice Versa

December 10, 2025

Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to

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The Important Role of NSAIDs for Gout Treatment

December 2, 2025

By: Amanda Reed

We gathered everything you need to know about taking NSAIDs for gout to keep you educated and safe when experiencing a flare.

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