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 ...

These decrements in HRQOL vary across the spectrum of clinical phenotypes according to the presence and frequency of gout symptoms and signs. Patients with confirmed tophi and more frequent acute ...

Gout patients frequently have a number of comorbidities, including obesity, hypertension, high serum lipid and cholesterol levels, kidney disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. [2,7,19 ...

Objective To identify methods of tophus measurement for gout studies, summarise the properties of these methods and compile a detailed pictorial reference guide to demonstrate the methods. Methods A ...

A young adult patient with gout was incidentally found to have a large mass on the right lumbar spine and sacrum during an abdominal CT scan. A subsequent dual-energy CT (DECT) scan confirmed this ...

Fortunately, it’s well within the range of the average do-it-yourselfer to remove and replace grout. Indeed, regrouting tile can restore lost luster and is well worth the time and effort.

Severe gout was defined by the presence of 5 or more tophi. The mechanisms of generalized neuropathy remain unclear and likely involve multiple factors. Patients with gout and neuropathic symptoms ...

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 ...

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This is called buccal fat removal surgery or cheek reduction.‌ Before the surgery, you’ll meet with a doctor called a plastic surgeon. You’ll explain why you want the surgery and what you ...