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The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society
February 2015 Newsletter
  


The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is committed to raising public awareness about gout and arming patients, like you, with resources to help you better understand gout diagnosis and treatment.  

February is
American Heart Month. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths is caused by heart disease according to the American Heart Association. Heart problems - including high blood pressure, blocked arteries and heart failure - are associated with gout. Hyperuricemia alone is associated with a higher risk of death and complications from these conditions. 

Research from the University of Oxford has shown that having gout doubles a person's risk for heart attack and stroke. Additional research published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases has shown that women with gout are 3.5 times as likely to have a heart attack as men.

This February, learn more about heart health and what you can do to prevent heart disease from the American Heart Association here.
 
Check out previous issues of our newsletter here.
Do you have gout? Join the discussion.

The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is supporting CreateHealth and is inviting those suffering from gout to join an online educational forum, where they can share their experiences and interact with others who have gout.

For research purposes, CreateHealth is interested in learning more about the typical gout patient experience - including what information they received about gout, who provided the information and what has been the most useful. In the survey area, participants can share their opinions, comment on other posts and learn more from experts in gout management.

To get involved, you can create a temporary account with CreateHealth by clicking here. Contact information will not be shared and will be deleted automatically after the six-month survey period.

Join the discussion here. Thank you for your help.
Featured Material from the 
Gout & Uric Acid Education Society

Take a Stand on Gout Brochure
This brochure provides the latest information about gout. Learn more about lifestyle, diet and treatment options that can help you gain control of gout. (This brochure is available in English or Spanish.)
 

To request copies of print materials visit the 'Contact Us' page.

Gout in the News
 






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