Gout
1 month ago
Amazing review @NamrataRheum on the important role the rheumatologist can play to improve the care of our older patients!
Don’t forget the 5Ms!
🧠Mind (cog/mood)
💊Medication (PIM)
🏃♀️Mobility
👉Multi-complexity
💪🏻Matters most (pt priority)
@RheumNow #ACR24 #gerirheum https://t.co/0Iv4TdS8AX
1 month ago
CV risk after gout attack
1.75x increase risk of acute CV risk in first 30 days after gout flare (significant) possibly up to 120 days (didn’t reach significance)
@RheumNow
#ACR24 year in review Pillinger https://t.co/a2zS8mIw3L
1 month ago
Year in review: Can #gout flares increase CV risk?
Cipoletta et al - pts with gout may be at inc risk of CV events for at least 30-120 days after flares.
Emphasize CV risk mgt in all patients w/ gout.
@RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/p1aXVgqkuR
1 month ago
Weight Loss from Anti-Obesity Medications Prevents Gout
A population based study looked at the effect of the weight loss drug, Orlistat, in obese individuals. Compared to those untreated, orlistat over 1 year was associated with significant weight loss and significantly lower… https://t.co/P1iRjtHgHV https://t.co/MoohUKGvUn