Gout, a painful joint condition, is on the rise globally, affecting even younger individuals. This surge is linked to ageing populations, lifestyle changes and increasing obesity. Experts from leading ...

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Gout is a painful condition that can lead to joint damage and kidney problems. Gout crystals are the underlying cause of gout flare-ups. Gout crystals form when there is too much uric acid in your ...

In a 10-year propensity-matched cohort study, Irene Tan, MD, of the Einstein Healthcare Network and Jefferson Health in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black adults showed a higher prevalence for gout than white adults during a 10-year period, even after adjusting ...

Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs as the result of a condition called hyperuricemia. A buildup of uric acid causes crystals to pile up in soft tissue and joints. Gout tends to flare up suddenly ...

DANVILLE — Geisinger will host "Gout: Fact and Fiction," presented by Thomas Harrington, M.D., assistant director of rheumatology, and Cynthia Matzko, R.N., clinical nurse specialist, at 6 p.m.