Uric acid crystals are indicative of gout while CPPD crystals occur with pseudogout. Although rarely used, joint fluid can also be tested for glucose, protein, and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH).

A major international study has found that gout is a chronic illness in which genetics is a major cause, rather than the ...

New research has found that genetics, not lifestyle, is the primary cause of gout. The study identified key genes and immune ...

An international study has revealed that genetics plays a far more significant role in the development of gout than previously thought.

A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer.

“People need to understand that while specific dietary factors, such as eating red meat, can trigger gout attacks, the fundamental cause is high urate levels, crystals in the joints, and an immune ...

“People need to understand that while specific dietary factors, such as eating red meat, can trigger gout attacks, the fundamental cause is high urate levels, crystals in the joints, and an immu ...

"People need to understand that while specific dietary factors, such as eating red meat, can trigger gout attacks, the fundamental cause is high urate levels, crystals in the joints, and an immune ...