Kicking Gout in the Acid
Kicking Gout in the Acid
Podcast Description
Learn more about gout causes, symptoms, and treatment with Gout Education Society Chairman, Larry Edwards, MD, MACR, MACP, alongside other gout experts from across the world.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of gout including its causes, symptoms, and management strategies. Episode topics range from the basics of gout progression to myths surrounding the disease, and coexisting health conditions like diabetes and heart disease that complicate treatment. Specific episodes highlight the importance of early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment adherence.
Learn more about gout causes, symptoms, and treatment with Gout Education Society Chairman, Larry Edwards, MD, MACR, MACP, alongside other gout experts from across the world.
Welcome to season two of Kicking Gout in the Acid. This season will dive into additional topics of importance to not only those with gout, but for those treating the disease as well. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed, care for someone suffering, or are a medical professional treating the disease, the Kicking Gout in the Acid podcast can help you learn more.
This episode of Kicking Gout in the Acid features a conversation between Dr. Larry Edwards and Dr. Tuhina Neogi, Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM), Chief of Rheumatology at Boston Medical Center, and member of the Gout Education Society’s Board of Directors. The two explore the common areas where gout patients are seen, common pitfalls that occur throughout the process of multidisciplinary management, and the importance of promoting the ACR gout guidelines among professionals.
Key Takeaways:
Gout is still not viewed as an important rheumatic disease by many providers, leading to under-treatment and missed opportunities for proper management. Under-treated gout, or treatment only focused on symptoms, can lead to uncontrolled hyperuricemia, worsening tophi, and patients losing trust in their physicians.
There is growing involvement in specialists treating gout, however, inconsistent knowledge on managing the disease can lead to unnecessary medication holds, recurrent flares, and patient confusion.
Many myths still hold the attention of those with the disease and medical professionals alike. Notably, the disease shouldn’t be seen as episodic, rather it should be seen as chronic, requiring lifelong therapy that aligns with the treat-to-target approach.
Educated patients are advocates for themselves. This can be particularly helpful when their care team has differing opinions.
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Educational Materials:
Gout Patient Brochure
Medical Professional Guide
Crystal Clear Checklist
Kicking Gout in the Acid is sponsored by Sobi.
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