Objectives Whether the link between gout and mortality is causal or confounded by lifestyle
factors or comorbidities remains unclear. Studies in Asia are warranted due to the rapid …

Objective Prospective studies evaluating diet in relation to the risk of gout in Asian
populations are lacking. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between …

There have been recent advances in the understanding of underlying mechanisms and
treatment of gout and chronic hyperuricemia, making this an important time to review the …

Background. Although cyclosporine use has been associated with an increased risk of new-
onset gout after renal transplantation, the incidence and risk factors for new-onset gout have …

Despite our growing understanding of the many facets of this age-old condition, current
evidence continues to underscore the frequency with which gout is characterized by …

Background Excessive production and/or reduced excretion of uric acid could lead to
hyperuricemia, which could be a major cause of disability. Hyperuricemia has received …

Background Gout prevalence increased in recent years to become one of the most common
causes of inflammatory arthritis in most industrialised countries. Comorbidities may affect the …

Objective Monosodium urate (MSU) and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals
have been observed in synovial joints both before and after the onset of osteoarthritis (OA) …

Objective The kidney is the major organ that facilitates excretion of urate in humans.
Surprisingly, few studies have assessed whether a reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) …

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between the degree of asymptomatic
hyperuricemia and the development of gout, in men and women. The database of a …