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By: Tuhina Neogi MD, PhD

Gout is a complex condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life, especially when accompanied by other health issues, known as comorbidities. By taking a holistic approach to gout management and understanding the intricate connection that comorbidities such as heart conditions, renal disease, and diabetes have relative to gout, healthcare professionals can develop individualized treatment plans to improve overall patient health and wellbeing.

By: Nicholas Romansky, DPM

Education is one of the most important components to managing gout. This includes educating both those with the disease and the medical professionals in charge of their care. On the medical professional side, it’s vital the entire care team is on the same page about the disease, its treatment and the importance of collaborating with other physicians and specialists.

By: HealthWell Foundation

Living with gout can be challenging, not just because of the pain and discomfort it brings, but also because managing the condition can come with a significant financial burden. Fortunately, there’s a beacon of hope in the form of the HealthWell Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to health care for America’s underinsured.

By: Gout Education Society

Gout, a painful form of inflammatory arthritis, affects millions of individuals worldwide. Interestingly, gender and age play a significant role in the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of gout. Men are notably at a higher risk, particularly between the ages of 30 and 50, while women generally face a lower risk until reaching menopause. Exploring the gender and age-based disparities within the disease provides insights to expand approaches to effectively manage gout for all sufferers.

By: Dr. Paul Doghramji

Gout presents a unique challenge to primary care physicians (PCPs) due to its sudden onset, recurrent nature, and potential for debilitating pain or comorbid conditions. Comprehensive understanding and proficient management of gout stand as imperative facets in delivering optimal healthcare to patients, particularly given its widespread occurrence among adults.

By: Dr. Richard Johnson
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is increasing at an alarming rate in the world and is now the 7th most common cause of death.

Recognizing the multifaceted nature of gout and its intricate links to other health issues, a panel of experts recently convened to explore approaches to gout management.

By: Joan McTigue, MS, PA-C
When most people think of a gout flare, they picture an older person suffering a red, hot, painful, swollen joint—often of the big toe, ankle, or knee.

Exploring the intricate relationship between gout and genetics to improve quality of life for individuals living with gout.

BY: Ted R. Mikuls, MD, MSPH Discover the dual benefits of colchicine in gout and heart disease treatment, backed by LoDoCo2 and CANTOS trials. Learn more about innovative therapies.

By: Maha Saad, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS
Uncover the impact of medications on Hyperuricemia and its connection to gout, focusing on uric acid levels and management strategies.