…OA can also involve joints in the fingers. Prior injuries and repetitive movement contribute to OA along with age. Learn more about Osteoarthritis Gout Gout is a form of arthritis that…
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Febuxostat Approved for Gout Treatment
FDA On February 19, 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the licensing of febuxostat for the treatment of hyperuricemia in patients with chronic gout. This is the…
Postmenopausal Hormone Replacement May Reduce Uric Acid Levels in Women
Elevated uric acid levels and the incidence of clinical gout are exceedingly rare in women before menopause but rise after cessation of menses, potentially explained by an effect of estrogen…
Febuxostat (Uloric®)
What is Febuxostat (Uloric®)? Febuxostat is a prescription medicine called a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor that is used to lower blood uric acid levels in adults with gout. Uric acid…
Pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA®)
What is Pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA®)? Pegloticase is a prescription medicine used in adults to help reduce the signs and symptoms of gout that are not controlled by other treatments used to…
Role of Body Weight in Osteoarthritis
…all days of the week. Cut back on both dietary fat and total calories. While reducing dietary fat can help reduce calories and is heart-healthy, this method alone – without…
