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Gout is a painful and chronic form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation and intense pain. While gout has been recognised for centuries, there is still much to be learned about the disease, including its causes, triggers, and treatment options. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the history of gout, its science and diagnosis, the different types of gout, and how to prevent and manage gout flares. We will explore the most common medications used to treat gout, including allopurinol and colchicine, as well as natural remedies that may provide relief. We will also examine the relationship between gout and other health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Whether you are living with gout or supporting someone who is, this book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the disease and its management. By exploring the latest research and sharing coping strategies, we hope to empower readers to take control of their health and live well with gout. I hope that you will find the information helpful, useful and profitable.

Concise and clinically focused, Gout, by Drs. Naomi Schlesinger and Peter E. Lipsky, provides a one-stop overview of recent developments regarding this common form of inflammatory arthritis. Impacting an estimated 8.3 million people in the U.S. alone, gout is seen frequently by both primary care physicians as well as rheumatologists. This resource provides detailed coverage of the epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic gout. - Addresses key topics such as genetics, hyperuricemia, comorbidities of gout, treatment guidelines for acute and chronic gout, classification and diagnosis, and imaging. - Discusses future outlooks for improving pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options, including an overview of drugs in the pipeline. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource.

Gout has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and is now the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. There have been significant developments in our understanding of the basic biology of gout over the last decade, and major advances in therapeutics have provided successful treatments for acute attacks and long-term prevention, offering clinicians effective treatment options for their patients. Part of the Oxford Rheumatology Library series, Gout provides an up-to-date summary of the pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment approaches to this condition. The main focus is on key aspects of the biology of the disease, relevant diagnostic tools, and principles of gout management. Practical information is included to guide safe and effective prescribing of gout medications. Chapters on imaging and the future of gout management are also included. The three authors are experts in the basic biology and therapeutics of gout, and have summarized key practice points in a concise and readable manner, making this comprehensive yet practical volume an essential resource for all rheumatologists and general practitioners.

Gicht ist eine der wichtigsten Stoffwechselkrankheiten mit rheumatischen Beschwerden. Diese Erkrankung ist noch immer unterdiagnostiziert und untertherapiert, Komorbiditäten erschweren eine effektive Behandlung. Neue Erkenntnisse der jüngsten Forschung zu Ätiologie und Pathogenese haben Einfluss auf Therapie und Verlauf.

Gout and Crystal Arthropathies, An Issue of Rheumatic Disease Clinics,

Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Gout is probably the most common rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis and is becoming more common with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the US, and in many other countries. Only about 10% of patients with gout are treated by rheumatologists and this often leads to inadequate diagnosis and treatment in general medical practice. Written by an expert in the field this book is valuable reference for rheumatologists and others in the medical profession who are interested in understanding and managing this important disease.

Gout and Other Crystal Arthropathies, by Dr. Robert Terkeltaub, presents the state-of-the-art, clinically-focused coverage you need to manage these increasingly prevalent diseases. Diagnose the full range of crystal arthropathies—including pseudogout, intercritical gout, hyperuricemia, and gouty arthritis—and treat your patients effectively with discussions of recently-approved drugs like Uloric and those currently under review, such as Kristexxa and Colcryst. With coverage of the latest therapies, preventions, and imaging studies, along with access to the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, this comprehensive resource is ideal for any physician who diagnoses, treats, and manages gout and crystal-induced arthropathies.Stay current on recent developments such as uricosuric therapy and inhibitor therapy; gout flare prophylaxis and colchicines; ultrasound in the diagnosis of crystal deposition diseases; imaging of gout, CPPD, and hydroxyapatitie deposition diseases; and uricase therapy of gout. Manage the full range of crystal arthropathies with 25 clinically-focused chapters on pseudogout, intercritical gout, hyperuricemia, gouty arthritis, and more. Treat your patients effectively using the latest information on drug treatments, from the recently-approved Uloric to Kristexx and Colcryst, which are still under review.

Divided into five expansive sections, this guide provides an in-depth review of crystal-induced arthritis and related disorders. Providing a historical perspective throughout, this work includes detailed descriptions of the clinical features of these diseases, as well as a current overview of their identification, epidemiology, genetics, and underl