Gout
Exercise and nutrition key part of inflammatory arthritis treatment experts advise
Regular exercise and healthy eating should be discussed at regular intervals with people who have inflammatory forms of arthritis, experts advise in a review of the evidence. Continue reading
People with gout should be screened for kidney disease, experts warn
Gout is identified as a risk factor for kidney disease in new research in BMJ Open highlighting the need for healthcare professionals and patients to get the inflammatory form of arthritis under control as a top priority. Continue reading
Common musculoskeletal diseases associated with mental health
Musculoskeletal diseases are associated with mental disorders and subjective mental health in older adults, reveals research in a leading academic journal. Continue reading
Gout management may be better under nurse-led care
Keeping people fully informed and involving them in decisions about their care can result in more successful management of gout, says a new study funded by Versus Arthritis. Continue reading
People with gout have low expectations of treatment
A new survey suggests that people with gout are satisfied with their treatment despite inadequate disease management. Speaking at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, the team that did the research across 14 European countries reports that gout is being diagnosed late, is not well controlled and is not regularly monitored. Continue reading
