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Overview: Gout is a common condition seen in primary care, and the incidence and prevalence continue to rise. Despite previous recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology, urate-lowering therapy is still underused. Listen to this episode for a concise overview of the American College of Rheumatology’s updates for the management of gout and walk away with a clear understanding of the first-line treatment options for acute gout flares.

Episode resource links:

• Management of Gout: Update from the American College of Rheumatology. Dakkak, M., Lanney, H. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Aug ;104(2):209-210.
• 2020 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Gout. Fitzgerald, J. D. et al. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). June 2020;72(6):744–760 [published corrections appear in Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2020;72(8):1187, and Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2021;73(3):458]

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MSPAS, PA-C

Music Credit: Richard Onorato