Gout in the News

06/12/2013 - Flare-ups most likely if condition starts in joints such as knee or elbow, researchers say

12/28/2012 - The painful inflammatory condition affects about 2 percent of people worldwide

10/02/2012 - Key practices for doctors, patients outlined by American College of Rheumatology

05/31/2012 - Research found more attacks after high consumption of compounds called purines, especially from meat, seafood

05/25/2012 - More Americans now suffer from kidney stones than from heart disease, stroke or diabetes

01/24/2012 - Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

01/05/2012 - Starting gout treatment can lead to flare-ups, this drug might help

08/16/2011 - The injectable drug pegloticase offers relief to some patients, but carries risk of serious side effects

07/28/2011 - More than 8 million adults now have the inflammatory joint disease, perhaps linked to rising obesity rates

11/10/2010 - Study found risk increased with consumption of high-fructose drinks

11/08/2010 - Conclusion conflicts with some earlier research that saw a benefit

11/08/2010 - Intake of sodas, coffee might affect risk for the arthritic ailment, studies show