Considering these findings, you may want to familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of gout, which can be ...

Many studies that use the Mayo Clinic Biobank are aimed at better understanding how a person's genes (DNA) may influence overall health and wellness. A blood sample and medical information are ...

Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; bongartz.tim{at}mayo.edu Objectives To assess the accuracy of dual-energy CT (DECT) for diagnosing gout, and to explore whether it can have ...

Learn how SPARK scholars contribute to vital scientific research as they work in the lab alongside some of Mayo Clinic's top physician-scientists. The SPARK experience provides opportunities to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tophi are firm, painless yellow lesions that form in and around the joints in people with advanced gout. They have a uric acid (monosodium urate) core, and the skin that covers them can become ...