Gout affects around 9 million Americans, and around 50% of those with gout will have their first attacks begin in the big toe. The severity of gout will depend on the individual, but, on average ...

It's very common after surgical procedures, not necessarily on the foot or toe, but any surgical procedure that you can develop an acute gout attack. One of the primary recommendations for initial ...

The previous paragraphs described certain gout scenarios where a faster crystal clearance may be beneficial. As shown, time to achieve crystal dissolution will heavily depend on the SUA level reached.

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Gout sounds like a disease that shouldn’t exist anymore, especially since it’s referred to as the “disease of kings” because of its connection to royal leaders like Henry VIII, who lived with the ...

While it's important to see a health care provider for wrist pain or numbness, one of the most common treatments for mild-to-moderate CTS is bracing. Dr. Raymond Hwang, medical director at Hinge ...

Adding ankle and wrist weights to fitness routines can boost muscle mass, calorie burn, balance, coordination, and cardio performance. They offer versatility and convenience but should be used ...

As China’s economy has descended into deflation, the central bank’s lack of urgency has been a source of frustration for many economists. Policymakers at the People’s Bank of China (PBoC ...

Every child in Central Asia deserves to grow up in an environment free from violence, where protection is not only a policy, but a reality. Critics argue that the Kazakh people were presented a ...

In probability theory, the central limit theorem (CLT) states that the distribution of a sample will approximate a normal distribution (i.e., a bell curve) as the sample size becomes larger ...

Uzbek officials appear willing to accept more rejected Afghan asylum seekers from EU.