Novartis Confident on Gout Treatment - Wall Street Journal

Novartis Confident on Gout Treatment Wall Street Journal Novartis now aims to market Ilaris to treat gouty arthritis, also known as gout, a disease that is also triggered by overproduction of interleukin-1 beta. If the company can win regulatory approval for this use—and for use against juvenile rheumatoid ... and more »

Obesity rising in adults with arthritis - American Medical News

Obesity rising in adults with arthritis American Medical News Respondents were defined as having the condition if a health professional had diagnosed them with some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia. In 2003, one in three adults in the US with arthritis was obese, the study said ... and more »

Arthritis as a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity - Food Consumer

Arthritis as a Potential Barrier to Physical Activity Food Consumer Doctor-diagnosed arthritis was defined based on a "yes" response to the question "Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia? ... and more »

'Disease of Kings' Trickles Down to the Rest - New York Times

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'Disease of Kings' Trickles Down to the Rest New York Times Sometimes in older people, especially women, multiple joints can be involved, leading to a mistaken diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. If gout is untreated and the disease becomes advanced, deposits of urate crystals may form into nodules called tophi ...