Tag Archives: Gout

Have 1 of the 100+ Forms of Arthritis? Join Us for #ArthritisChat


Many people are familiar with the common condition osteoarthritis, but did you know there are actually more than 100 forms of arthritis? Learn about their causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention in #arthritischat this Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern. What’s the … Continue reading

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Can Get Gout Too


Refuting a belief long held by many physicians, a Mayo Clinic study found that rheumatoid arthritis patients also can get gout. The research is among several studies Mayo Clinic is presenting at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in … Continue reading

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Join Us Friday for a #WorldArthritisDay Chat on Twitter


This Friday is World Arthritis Day, called to draw attention to arthritis and inflammatory rheumatic diseases. Nearly 50 million people in the United States alone have a rheumatic disease. Please join us at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 12 at #WorldArthritisDay for … Continue reading

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American College of Rheumatology 2011 Annual Meeting


The American College of Rheumatology  recently wound up its annual scientific meeting in Chicago. Mayo Clinic’s Center for Social Media team covered this as a news event and profiled the discoveries of several of the researchers from Mayo Clinic and other institutions. Tim … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Matteson previews ACR 2011& latest rheumatology disease treatments


Experts on rheumatoid arthritis, gout and other diseases are gathering at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual scientific meeting in Chicago. Eric Matteson, M.D., chairman of rheumatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., talks about the latest in rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading

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ACR Gout Study


EMBARGO lifted-Hold for release until Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, 4 p.m. CT American College of Rheumatology Gout —the buildup of uric acid crystals in and around joints _ can be intensely painful and even disabling.  It is important to catch the … Continue reading

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