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Combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively lowers cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients

A simulation study analyzing over two million German outpatients found that combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively reduces LDL cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients with hypercholesterolemia.

7 Jan 2024

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

An international team of researchers from LMU and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research has visualized the structure of the so-called ASC speck.

8 Dec 2023

$Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis$

Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis

Researchers will present the first-ever study of fractures and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting.

7 Nov 2023

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

In a comprehensive study, researchers explored the causal relationship between the gut microbiome, serological urate levels, and gout using Mendelian randomization. The findings reveal that certain genetically predicted gut microbial taxa influence uric acid levels and gout development, and vice versa, suggesting the gut microbiome as a potential therapeutic target for gout.

9 Oct 2023

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

A leading testing expert fears a perfect storm of infections in September as students start at schools and colleges. School closures during Covid lockdowns mean 1-in-8 students starting university this year remains unprotected against meningitis. Concern is growing early symptoms may be confused with freshers’ flu.

4 Sep 2023

Colchicine does not reduce perioperative AF or MINS in major non-cardiac thoracic surgery

Colchicine does not significantly reduce perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) or myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) in patients undergoing major non-cardiac thoracic surgery, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2023.

25 Aug 2023

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers described the preclinical profile of JT002, a novel and orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome.

24 Aug 2023

$UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care$

UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and fragile, putting them at high risk of fractures or breaks. These "fragility fractures" can cause pain, suffering, disability and even death, and patients have increased risks of repeat fractures.

22 Aug 2023

Added sugar consumption linked to greater risk of kidney stones

Between 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in Europe, and between 1% and 5% of people in Asia suffer from kidney stones.

2 Aug 2023

Study sheds light on the susceptibility of Chinese men to 60 diseases related to alcohol consumption

Recently, a study conducted by researchers from Peking University and Oxford Population Health shed light on the susceptibility of Chinese men to 60 diseases related to alcohol consumption.

25 Jul 2023

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Researchers summarized the use of metabolomics to detect metabolites in gout patients.

18 Jul 2023

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed in fascinating detail how we all spent our days during March, and a leading testing expert says it’s not healthy! Brits spend two hours a day watching TV and over 45 minutes surfing computers and devices, but just 20 minutes on fitness activities, which is less than we did at the height of Covid.

10 Jul 2023

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency at birth is one of the main causes of death in newborns worldwide. Using a small animal model, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and DZNE tested treatment with 25 different active agents.

3 Jul 2023

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Researchers evaluate the effects of the ketogenic diet and DASH diet on serological uric acid levels.

2 Jul 2023

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

New Government figures show a higher than average number of deaths last month. Dementia was the biggest killer in England and heart disease in Wales.

1 Jul 2023

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford Population Health, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The study is published today in Nature Medicine.

28 Jun 2023

Is COVID-19 severity of infection a new risk factor for chronic pain?

Researchers investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 infection severity could increase the risk of chronic pain.

27 Jun 2023

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

A new study by Uppsala University shows that a higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also noted that BMI was a stronger risk factor for women compared to men in terms of gout and psoriatic arthritis. The study will be presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

26 Jun 2023

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

The associations between alcohol consumption and the risk of diseases in Chinese adults.

12 Jun 2023

Cutting free flu jabs for 50-64-year-olds and mpox vaccines could lead to future strains on the NHS, says expert

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5 Jun 2023

Gout News and Research

Latest Gout News and Research

Combining ezetimibe and bempedoic acid effectively lowers cholesterol in statin-intolerant patients

Scientists unveil 3D structure of key immune system component

Study finds doubled risk of fractures in patients with acute calcium pyrophosphate crystal arthritis

Gut's role in gout: New study unravels microbiome's influence on uric acid levels

Students starting school and college in September are at increased risk of serious illnesses

Colchicine does not reduce perioperative AF or MINS in major non-cardiac thoracic surgery

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

Added sugar consumption linked to greater risk of kidney stones

Study sheds light on the susceptibility of Chinese men to 60 diseases related to alcohol consumption

Meta-analysis confirms 17 key metabolites as strong predictors of gout

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

DASH diet reduces uric acid levels

Covid deaths plummet in England, but dementia and heart disease remain a concern

Alcohol use raises the risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men

Is COVID-19 severity of infection a new risk factor for chronic pain?

High BMI linked to increased risk of 5 rheumatic diseases

Rising alcohol consumption in China linked to increased risk of 61 diseases

Cutting free flu jabs for 50-64-year-olds and mpox vaccines could lead to future strains on the NHS, says expert

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Latest Gout News and Research

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