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Gout [electronic resource] :Basic Science and Clinical Practice / by David S. Newcombe ; edited by Dwight R. Robinson.

by Newcombe, David S [author.]; Robinson, Dwight R [editor.]; SpringerLink (Online service).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Springer London : 2013.Description: XVIII, 398 p. 54 illus., 14 illus. in color. online resource.ISBN: 9781447142645.Subject(s): Medicine | Rheumatology | Medicine & Public Health | RheumatologyDDC classification: 616.723 Online resources: Click here to access online
Contents:
A Brief history of Gout -- The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gout -- Purine Biochemistry -- Uric Acid Metabolism in Humans -- Clinical Aspects of Gout and Associated Disease States -- Diagnostic Procedures in the Management of Gout -- Roentgenographic Findings -- Mechanisms of the Acute Attack of Gout and its Resolution -- Management of Hyperuricemia and Gout. .
In: Springer eBooksSummary: Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.   Gout is probably the most common rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis and is becoming more common with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the US, and in many other countries.  Only about 10% of patients with gout are treated by rheumatologists and this often leads to inadequate diagnosis and treatment in general medical practice.    Written by an expert in the field this book is valuable reference for rheumatologists and others in the medical profession who are interested in understanding and managing this important disease.
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A Brief history of Gout -- The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gout -- Purine Biochemistry -- Uric Acid Metabolism in Humans -- Clinical Aspects of Gout and Associated Disease States -- Diagnostic Procedures in the Management of Gout -- Roentgenographic Findings -- Mechanisms of the Acute Attack of Gout and its Resolution -- Management of Hyperuricemia and Gout. .

Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.   Gout is probably the most common rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis and is becoming more common with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the US, and in many other countries.  Only about 10% of patients with gout are treated by rheumatologists and this often leads to inadequate diagnosis and treatment in general medical practice.    Written by an expert in the field this book is valuable reference for rheumatologists and others in the medical profession who are interested in understanding and managing this important disease.

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