As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the festivities, gatherings and, of course, the delicious feasts that come along with it. However, for some individuals, including those ...

It’s hard to miss the new 40-foot-tall public health message that recently emerged near Pike Place Market. The project might raise some initial questions, but its intention is clear: Let’s talk about ...

When you think of arthritis, achy, warm, swollen joints probably come to mind. These are indeed some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. But did you know there are actually over 100 different ...

There are four stages of gout, a common and often painful condition affecting joints, most often the big toe. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is a ...

Gout is a disease of excess uric acid. Primary gout is related to purine metabolism. Secondary gout is associated with medications, such as hydro-chlorothiazide, which increases urinary output, and ...

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 with the ...

The diagnosis of gout sets into motion an assessment and therapeutic program for comorbidities, plus an enduring treatment program for gout-flare treatment and prophylaxis and serum urate lowering.