Novartis Confident on Gout Treatment - Wall Street Journal

Novartis Confident on Gout Treatment Wall Street Journal Two clinical trials in a total of 450 patients with severe gout showed that compared with an older steroid treatment, Ilaris reduced patients' risk of suffering a "flare," or inflammatory response that can cause acute pain, by 55% to 68%, according to ... and more »

The optimal treatment approach 'should be tailored to the patient' - Irish Medical Times

Irish Medical Times

The optimal treatment approach 'should be tailored to the patient' Irish Medical Times High doses of colchicine lead to side effects, and low doses (for example 0.5mg three times daily) may be sufficient for some patients with acute gout. Intra-articular aspiration and injection of a long-acting steroid is an effective and safe treatment ... and more »

Vail Dear Doc column: Separating fact from fiction when it comes to 'natural ... - Vail Daily News

Vail Dear Doc column: Separating fact from fiction when it comes to 'natural ... Vail Daily News You started me on a new medicine for my gout and I really feel better. My joints feel better all over and exercise comes easier. Is it in my head, or is something else going on? Congratulations! Most likely you are truly feeling better. ...