Untreated gout places a substantial burden on the global health system, as chronic gout causes tophi formation, chronic joint ...

Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average ...

Beyond early-stage rheumatoid arthritis in the hands, some people experience RA that can damage other body systems, including ...

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MDMedically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Rheumatoid arthritis cysts ...

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in one or more of your joints. These attacks happen suddenly when there's a buildup of uric acid, a chemical found ...

Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived ...

Some people who smoke may have a lower risk of gout, but nicotine isn’t necessarily the reason why. If your gout risk is reduced while smoking, it may have more to do with the complex ...

Could the adoption of cutting-edge imaging technologies and innovative use of existing methods revolutionize the diagnosis ...

Gout was once seen as a “rich man’s disease” and King Henry VIII was a famous sufferer. However, it can affect anyone, and in recent years the number of cases of gout has been on the ...

Dr. Christine M. Parsons (Medicine): A 75-year-old woman was evaluated at this hospital because of arthritis, abdominal pain, edema, malaise, and fever. Three weeks before the current admission ...

Aussie sprint sensation Gout Gout has been the talk of the athletics world, but one track icon has delivered a blunt reality check. Bolt is regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time after ...