Gout on the Rise in the US - WebMD

Gout on the Rise in the US WebMD Compared to the data from 1988 to 1994, the frequency of gout was 1% higher and the frequency of elevated uric acid levels 3% higher. In 2007-2008, 6% of men and 2% of women had a diagnosis of gout. High uric acid levels occurred in 21.2% of men and ... and more »

Knee Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment Options - Dynamic Chiropractic

Knee Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment Options Dynamic Chiropractic Associated illnesses: Repeated episodes of gout or septic arthritis, metabolic disorders and some congenital conditions can also increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Associated risk factors: Other risk factors being investigated include ...

For President Obama and other boomers, what's in a face at 50? - The Seattle Times

For President Obama and other boomers, what's in a face at 50? The Seattle Times The diagnosis: a neuromuscular disorder, myasthenia gravis, that makes the eyelids droop. To compensate, people tilt their heads back and raise their eyebrows. The ears can be a tip off to gout, if they have bumps (called gouty tophi) that look like ... and more »

A troubled teen and the complex world of managed care - ModernMedicine

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A troubled teen and the complex world of managed care ModernMedicine Although all I really wanted was some insight into Bobby's psychiatric diagnosis, all I got was a diatribe by a doctor who was clearly overwhelmed by too many patients and no infrastructure support. Times are tough, but especially tough for Bobby and ...