BookNicola Dalbeth, Lisa Stamp, Tony Merriman.
Summary: 'Gout' provides an up-to-date summary of the pathogenesis, clinical features, and treatment approaches to this condition. The focus is on key aspects of the biology of the disease, relevant diagnostic tools, and principles of gout management.
Contents:
1 Introduction to gout
2 Aetiopathogenesis
3 Epidemiology
4 Genetic basis of hyperuricaemia and gout
5 Clinical features of gout
6 Laboratory testing in gout diagnosis and management
7 Imaging in gout
8 Principles of gout management
9 Urate-lowering therapy agents
10 Anti-inflammatory agents for prophylaxis and flares
11 Management of co-morbid conditions in people with gout
12 Gout research tools: a summary for clinicians
13 The future of gout management
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