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The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is committed to raising public awareness about gout and arming medical professionals, like you, with resources to help your patients better understand gout diagnosis and treatment.
In honor of National Arthritis Awareness Month and the upcoming Gout Awareness Day on May 22, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is urging medical professionals to talk to their patients about gout -- the most common form of inflammatory arthritis -- and encourage them to take immediate and ongoing steps to control flares and prevent long-term damage.
New consumer research released by the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society reveals that many gout patients feel over-burdened by the disease, yet are not taking the appropriate steps to successfully manage it. In fact, the survey finds that many with gout may be placing too much emphasis on diet in regard to ongoing management. While following a healthy and balanced lifestyle is key to reducing flares, the most important step in treating gout is to check uric acid levels regularly (every six months) and aim for a healthy target of 6 mg/dL or below.
To learn more about the latest in gout research, read the full press release here. You can also access resources for you and your patients here.
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What? #GoForSix Gout Education Twitter Party
Where? @CreakyJoints Twitter page
When? Thursday, May 19 from 6-7 p.m. EDT
How? Follow @CreakyJoints and @GoutEducation on Twitter and use #CreakyChats and #GoForSix to join the conversation!
Join the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society and Creaky Joints on May 19 for the #GoForSix Gout Education Twitter party. You can join the conversation, answer questions and talk to patients affected by gout -- as well as other medical professionals who treat gout -- by using #CreakyChats and #GoForSix. The Twitter Party is also your chance to interact with other organizations -- including the U.S. Pain Foundation, National Kidney Foundation, Dialysis Patient Citizens, American Association of Diabetes Educators and more.
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New Research Reinforces Gout Burden & Need for Education
Do your patients think gout is a burden? Do they often mention how painful their gout flares can be? Are they missing out on time at work, or with family or friends, because of a flare? You -- and your patients -- are not alone.
A new survey from the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society reveals that nine out of 10 people with gout think the disease is a "major inconvenience," and even more say they worry about it. Respondents additionally acknowledged the sheer pain caused by gout -- with more than four in 10 saying they can't imagine anything more painful than a gout flare.
Yet, while nine in 10 with gout agree that it is a serious health issue, the survey confirmed that far fewer are taking steps to prioritize gout treatment. More than half of sufferers admitted that treating their gout is not a priority, and just one-third said they "strongly agree" that gout is just as serious as their other health issues. Furthermore, only half of those with gout visit their physician regularly, and just one in three maintains a healthy fitness level.
With more than 8.3 million Americans suffering from gout today, with numbers on the rise, it's more important than ever to raise awareness of the disease. In honor of Gout Awareness Day on May 22, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is urging medical professionals to make gout education and treatment a priority. By starting a conversation with your patients about how to better manage their gout, and by pointing them to tools and resources that encourage an open-dialogue about gout, you can help to reduce the overall burden of gout.
To learn more about the latest research from the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society, read the full release here.
Find additional resources, information and research at GoutEducation.org. Complimentary print materials can be ordered through the Contact Us form.
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Is the Role of Diet Over-Prioritized in Gout Treatment?
A new survey from the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society finds that many Americans with gout may be placing too much emphasis on diet when it comes to managing the disease and controlling painful flares. In fact, many people admitted that changing their diet by eliminating and reducing consumption of certain foods is their top step taken to control gout -- even ahead of taking medications to lower their uric acid levels and maintaining an overall healthy fitness level.
In conjunction with Gout Awareness Day on May 22, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society is urging gout sufferers, as well as their physicians, to learn more about the disease, seek immediate treatment and take ongoing steps to manage gout -- with the most important step being to check uric acid levels regularly (every six months) and aim for a healthy target of 6 mg/dL or below. While uric acid-lowering medications are typically needed to control gout and reduce future flares, those with gout should also make lifestyle changes -- which includes following a healthy and balanced diet.
To learn more about gout and diet, read the full release here.
Find additional resources, information and research at GoutEducation.org. Complimentary print materials can be ordered through the Contact Us form.
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The Gout & Uric Acid Education Society has expanded its partnership with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) this year to help raise awareness of the connection between gout and renal health issues.
In April, the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society attended the NKF's Spring Clinical Meetings, held in Boston. During the meeting, we met with other medical professionals from around the globe and shared our professional and patient education resources.
Leading up to Gout Awareness Day, we also teamed up with the National Kidney Foundation to distribute an educational packet to 8,000+ nephrologists. The kit provided information about how gout can affect the kidneys (and vise versa), and included a fact sheet about hyperuricemia, gout and chronic kidney disease, as well as a brochure for patients who are interested in learning more about the gout and kidney connection.
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Featured Materials from the
Gout & Uric Acid Education Society
This fact sheet provides a brief overview of gout, hyperuricemia and chronic kidney disease. Learn more about the recommended treatment of gout for patients with chronic kidney disease.
This brochure provides the latest information about gout and the importance of uric acid testing. Patients can learn more about lifestyle, diet and treatment options that can help them gain better control of their gout.
This poster offers a brief summary about the importance of knowing your uric acid number and the consequences of untreated gout.
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