Demystifying Gout: Not Just About Foods
By: Gary Ho History of Gout: Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe pain and swelling, has a long and well-documented history. Evidence of this disease can be traced back to ancient Egypt to around 2640 BC, making it one of the earliest recognized medical conditions. By the fifth century BC, Hippocrates—the […]
ACR Convergence
ACR Convergence 2022 Philadelphia—revealed a wealth of gout research from basic science to clinical exciting to see a wealth of research on gout being undertaken worldwide. Key Highlights The opioid crisis and gout: Neogi et al. reported on the opioid epidemic in the U.S. and Canada where nearly 600,000 people have died from an opioid […]
Sleep Apnea, A Common but Often Unrecognized Cause of Gout
Explore the often overlooked connection between gout and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Seeking Support: Finding Hope for Gout Patients
Discover the journey of overcoming stigma and isolation while managing gout.
How Long Does Gout Last: Treating Everything from Acute Gout Flares to Chronic Gout
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects more than 9.2 million Americans—making it the most common type of arthritis of an inflammatory nature, even ahead of rheumatoid arthritis.
