Cheap gout drug shows promise in kidney disease - Reuters

Cheap gout drug shows promise in kidney disease Reuters Allopurinol is used primarily to treat people with excess uric acid in their blood -- a condition known as hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia can lead to gout and ... and more »

Study shows Novartis' ACZ885 prevents acute flares in gout patients - pharmabiz.com

Study shows Novartis' ACZ885 prevents acute flares in gout patients pharmabiz.com In addition, at the start of therapy, UALTs actually increase the risk of painful gout attacks due to an initial peak of uric acid. ... and more »

Gout Survey Offers Peek at the Pain - WebMD

Gout Survey Offers Peek at the Pain WebMD Gout is a chronic metabolic condition that occurs when excess uric acid in the body forms crystals that are deposited in the joints, causing swelling and ... and more »

Regeneron's Billion Research Push Mimics Genentech - BusinessWeek

Regeneron's Billion Research Push Mimics Genentech BusinessWeek Gout, a form of arthritis, occurs when uric acid builds up in the bloodstream, causing a painful swelling of joints in the toes and foot. ... and more »