New Resource: Medical Professional Guide - Gout Diagnosis and Treatment

Hello Gout Education,

The Gout Education Society is committed to raising awareness of gout—the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The Society arms healthcare professionals, like you, with resources to share with patients and staff—and provides you with access to the most up-to-date research and information about gout and treatment options through GoutEducation.org.

This month, the Society is pleased to introduce its latest resource, an updated medical professional guide that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Whether you're an experienced professional when it comes to treating gout, or if you see cases of the disease infrequently, this guide can help you brush up on the basics and latest in gout treatment and management.

Included in the updated guide:

• A breakdown of the need for proper gout treatment
• Steps to take to make a correct diagnosis
• Therapeutic options for treating flares and reducing uric acid levels
• More information on comorbid conditions
• Updated research

Printed copies of the updated medical guide can be ordered, free of charge, alongside any of our other educational materials directly to your practice via the Contact Us page on the Society's website.

Have any questions or need resources? Email us: [email protected].

New Blog: Sleep Apnea - A Common, But Often Unrecognized Cause of Gout

Recently, Dr. Richard J. Johnson, a board member of the Gout Education Society, alongside Dr. Burton Abrams and Dr. Peter Delannoy, shared their perspective of the connection of obstructive sleep apnea with gout.

Read more about their perspectives in our latest blog post.

A professor of medicine at University of Colorado, Dr. Johnson is board certified in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and kidney disease. He has written three books, the most recent of which is "Nature Wants Us To Be Fat."

Help Patients Find Gout Treatment Faster!

Are you a part of our Gout Specialists Network (GSN)?

Joining is easy:

1. To sign up, visit GoutSpecialistsNetwork.org.
2. After you register free of charge, update your profile page with information about yourself and your practice.
3. Enjoy ongoing access to the latest gout information, research and continuing education.

As a member, you can choose to make your practice and professional information available to patients through a medical professional locator—helping those with gout find qualified medical professionals in their area.

Clinical Trial Seeks People with Hyperuricemia

Tigulixostat, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, will be studied in a clinical trial. LG Chem is looking for participants from several different regions.

The Phase 3 clinical trial intends to test the drug’s effectiveness for twelve months in people with hyperuricemia versus those who are given a placebo.

Find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up on clinicaltrials.gov

Clinical Trial Seeks People with an Acute Gout Attack

Olatec Therapeutics is seeking participants for its Phase 2/3 clinical trial in patients with an acute gout flare. The objective of the clinical trial is to test an oral anti-inflammatory, called dapansutrile, which is an investigational drug not yet approved by FDA. The trial will assess the effectiveness of dapansutrile in treating inflammatory pain over 8 days in people with gout who are experiencing an acute gout attack versus those who are given a placebo. Rescue treatment is offered if pain remains intolerable while on study. 

The trial is seeking participants located throughout the USA and in Europe. 

To find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up please visit clinicaltrials.gov and/or contact [email protected] 

Clinical Trial Seeks People Around Houston

Advanced Rheumatology of Houston is seeking participants with diagnosed gout for research on treatment options for the disease. Participants must be willing to commit time for study visits at the practice's clinic in The Woodlands, Texas.

To find out who is eligible and how patients can sign up please contact Advanced Rheumatology of Houston at (936) 681 4882

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