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Gout Explained
Once called the "disease of kings," gout is marked by tenderness, redness and pain in joints — mainly in the big toe. Read on for some helpful tips to prevent gout flare-ups.
Gout Rx Under FDA Investigation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a new warning for a common gout medication.
New Gout Combo Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new combination medication to treat gout.
A Potential New Treatment for Acute Gout
An acute attack of gout can be extremely painful. But there may be a quick and effective treatment on the horizon.
A New Treatment for Gout
When too much uric acid builds up in their blood, patients can develop gout. But a newly approved medication could combat that uric acid buildup.
FDA Approves New Gout Rx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) associated with gout, when used in combination with a xanthine oxidase inhibitor (XOI), a type of drug approved to reduce the production of uric acid in the body.
Gout: Explained
The “disease of kings” is a painful form of arthritis. Learn more about the causes, risk, and symptoms here.
7 Famous People with Gout
Have you heard of gout? This painful condition affects millions of people, including a few names you may recognize.
Gout Patients Missed Out on Medication
Gout is treatable, but many patients may not be receiving the specific medication recommended for them. Is price this reason?
Gout Patients May Have Higher Diabetes Risk
Having gout has been tied to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And one gender might be at higher risk than the other.