Gouty arthritis of the spine in a renal transplant patient : a clinical case report: an unusual presentation of a common disease [PDF]
Axial gout is a well-documented but uncommon manifestation of gout. Its mimicking nature and the impracticality of axial joint aspiration might considerably delay its diagnosis.
Dhaese, Sofie +4 more
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Long‐term remission in gout: Challenges and future opportunities
Prolonged hyperuricemia is a major risk factor for gout, which is now regarded as a curable disease. Awareness of the various factors that can trigger gout flares is essential for their prevention. An important determinant of treatment decisions and long‐term follow‐up is the quality of the clinician–patient relationship. The “treat‐to‐target” approach
Patapong Towiwat, Zhanguo Li
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Musculoskeletal ultrasonography in gout [PDF]
Gout is a frequent inflammatory disease induced by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and extra-articular tissues. The natural history of the disease includes four different phases: asymptomatic hyperuricemia, acute attacks ...
Finucci, Annacarla +3 more
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Long‐Term Opioids in Gout: A Matched Cohort Study From the Veterans Health Administration
Objective Though used frequently to treat flare, risk of long‐term opioid exposure in gout has not been well defined. In this study, we examined the hypothesis that people with gout are more likely than individuals without gout to be prescribed long‐term opioids over time.
Lindsay N. Helget +7 more
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The last defence? Surgical aspects of gouty arthritis of hand and wrist [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of gouty arthritis of the hand and wrist, with a focus on the surgical aspects. DATA SOURCES AND EXTRACTION: Electronic databases including MEDLINE,
Fung, BKK, Tang, CKY
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Persistent goose hemorrhagic polyomavirus infection on a Belgian goose farm [PDF]
Goose hemorrhagic polyomavirus (GHPV) is the causative agent of hemorrhagic nephritis enteritis of geese (HNEG), one of the major diseases of domestic geese in Europe.
Adriaensen, Connie +4 more
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Objective Asymptomatic hyperuricemia is a precursor of gout and is also associated with cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to understand perceptions about asymptomatic hyperuricemia and views about urate‐lowering therapy in people with asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Methods Participants in a multinational study of
Nicola Dalbeth +19 more
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with bone erosion in patients with tophi
Introduction If a large amount of urate crystals is deposited in a joint cavity for an extended period of time, bone erosion will occur and gradually cause skeletal muscle necrosis and joint deformity.
Zhuyi Ji +13 more
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Reduced Serum Urate Concentrations Despite Unchanged Allopurinol Dosing in Gout Patients Commenced on Dialysis: A Retrospective Chart Review [PDF]
The study investigated allopurinol dosing practises and serum urate concentrations in gout patients with kidney failure following commencing dialysis. Results showed allopurinol dose was most commonly 100 mg, unadjusted upon commencing dialysis. However, serum urate concentrations significantly declined as patients commenced dialysis with more than 50%
Kamel N +6 more
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Monosodium urate crystal deposits are common in asymptomatic sons of people with gout: The Sons of gout study [PDF]
Objective To estimate the prevalence and distribution of asymptomatic monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposition in sons of people with gout. Method People with gout were mailed an explanatory letter enclosing a postage-paid study-pack to mail to their
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