Gout

Recent studies have examined the relationship between gout and lead exposure, looked at hyperuricemia as a risk factor for diabetes, and addressed the starting does of allopurinol.

Adult patients with refractory chronic gout (RCG) treated bi-weekly with Krystexxa (pegloticase) experienced statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life (HRQOL), pain, and physical function, according to an analysis in The Journal of Rheumatology.

New drugs and drugs in the pipeline for gout have changed the treatment for this painful disease, one of the oldest documented diseases. Here's an update on what's new and what specialty pharmacists need to know as they counsel patients for gout.

Are all products labeled "natural" safe and do they really improve symptoms? Pharmacists can answer these and other questions patients have about herbal supplements.

Are all products labeled "natural" safe and do they really improve symptoms? Pharmacists can answer these and other questions patients have about herbal supplements.

Gout is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that is increasing in prevalence in the United States. There are a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for treating and preventing flares of gout.

Gout is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis that is increasing in prevalence in the United States. There are a variety of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for treating and preventing flares of gout.