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Expert Insights

Daniel Solomon, MD, on Treat to Target vs Symptoms in Gout

02/04/2026

Daniel Hal Solomon, MD

In this podcast, Dr Solomon reviews the design of, recruitment for, and established outcomes of the TRUST trial, a randomized controlled active comparator strategy for gout to compare a treat to target serum urate strategy versus an approach...

In this podcast, Dr Solomon reviews the design of, recruitment for, and established outcomes of the TRUST trial, a randomized controlled active comparator strategy for gout to compare a treat to target serum urate strategy versus an approach...

In this podcast, Dr Solomon...

02/04/2026

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Research Highlights

Gout Flares Spike After Stopping Anti-Inflammatory Prophylaxis

02/04/2026

Rebecca Mashaw

Clinicians should anticipate an important clinical risk period immediately after ceasing prophylaxis in patients with gout and integrate flare management strategies to optimize outcomes.

Clinicians should anticipate an important clinical risk period immediately after ceasing prophylaxis in patients with gout and integrate flare management strategies to optimize outcomes.

Clinicians should anticipate an...

02/04/2026

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Research Review

Intestinal Microbiome May Influence Gout and Hyperuricemia Outcomes

02/03/2026

Rebecca Mashaw

A recent review delineates characteristic microbiome alterations in gout and hyperuricemia and highlights the therapeutic promise of microbiome modulation.

A recent review delineates characteristic microbiome alterations in gout and hyperuricemia and highlights the therapeutic promise of microbiome modulation.

A recent review delineates...

02/03/2026

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Research Summary

Target Serum Urate and CKD Progression in Gout

02/02/2026

Rebecca Mashaw

Achieving target serum urate levels with urate-lowering therapy is not linked to heightened risk of severe or end-stage kidney disease, according to a multinational cohort study,

Achieving target serum urate levels with urate-lowering therapy is not linked to heightened risk of severe or end-stage kidney disease, according to a multinational cohort study,

Achieving target serum urate...

02/02/2026

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Research Highlights

Emerging Microbiome Insights Suggest Novel Adjunct Targets in Gout Management

01/14/2026

Jessica Garlewicz

Growing evidence links alterations in the intestinal microbiome to hyperuricemia and gout, raising interest in whether microbiome-targeted strategies could complement established urate-lowering therapies.

Growing evidence links alterations in the intestinal microbiome to hyperuricemia and gout, raising interest in whether microbiome-targeted strategies could complement established urate-lowering therapies.

Growing evidence links...

01/14/2026

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Popular Articles

News

Monitoring axSpA Disease Activity in Clinical Practice

06/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...

A composite measure of disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis that includes extra-articular manifestations could provide more accurate assessments, researchers say.

A composite measure of disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis that includes extra-articular manifestations could provide more accurate assessments, researchers say.

A composite measure of disease...

06/14/2024

Rheumatology & Arthritis

News

Sex, Age Differences Affect Interstitial Lung Disease Subtypes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

10/18/2024

Jessica Garlewicz

Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.

Researchers aimed to explore risk factors associated with usual interstitial pneumonia and nonspecific interstitial pneumonia.

Researchers aimed to explore...

10/18/2024

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Podcast

Drs Bryant England and Ben Smith on Integrative Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis

04/08/2024

In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

In this podcast, Drs England and...

04/08/2024

Rheumatology & Arthritis

News

Disease Activity, Physical Function Associated With Worse Quality of Life in axSpA

08/06/2024

Rebecca Mashaw

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics are critical in quality of life and functioning, researchers reported.

Clinical and sociodemographic characteristics are critical in quality of life and functioning, researchers reported.

Clinical and sociodemographic...

08/06/2024

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Poll

Poll: Gout Among Older Adults

04/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.

What has contributed to suboptimal serum urate monitoring among older adults with gout? Tell us what you think by taking our quick poll.

What has contributed to...

04/22/2024

Rheumatology & Arthritis

Partner Spotlight

Axial Involvement in SpA: A Patient-Centered Exploration, Chapter 1

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Axial Involvement in SpA, Chapter 1

04/26/2022

Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.

Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses 3 of his patient cases to identify and differentiate axial involvement within the spectrum of SpA.

Ethan Craig, MD, MPH, discusses...

04/26/2022

Rheumatology & Arthritis