Pathogenesis of Gout (2005)

Reviews4 October 2005Pathogenesis of GoutHyon K. Choi, MD, DrPH, David B. Mount, MD, and Anthony M. Reginato, MD, PhDHyon K. Choi, MD, DrPHFrom Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts., David B. Mount, MDFrom Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts., and Anthony M. Reginato, MD, PhDFrom Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-143-7-200510040-00009 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Clinical PrinciplesThe overall disease burden of gout is substantial and may be increasing.As more scientific data on the modifiable risk factors and comorbidities of gout become available, integration of these data into gout care strategies may become essential.Hyperuricemia and gout are associated with the insulin resistance syndrome and related comorbid conditions.Lifestyle modifications that are recommended for gout generally align with those for major chronic disorders (such as the insulin resistance syndrome, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders); thus, these measures may be doubly beneficial for many patients with gout and particularly for individuals with these comorbid conditions.Effective management of risk factors for ...References1. 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