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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438003703321

Autore

Newcombe David S

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

1-283-69694-0

1-4471-4264-0

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (409 p.)

Disciplina

616.3999

Soggetti

Rheumatology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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. .

Sommario/riassunto

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.