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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - Questions and Answers About Gout
The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. Here it gives information about what is gout, causes, who is likely to develop gout, diagnosis, treatment, what can people do to stay healthy, what research is being conducted to help people with gout.
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familydoctor.org - Gout
This Web site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP); the AAFP's mission is to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public. Here it gives information on what is gout, who can get gout, what is a gout attack like, what to do in case of gout attack, what if person don’t get treatment, what can person do to avoid gout attacks.
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MayoClinic.com - Gout
The MayoClinic's mission is to empower people to manage their health by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic. Here it gives information about signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, self-care for gout.
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American College of Rheumatology - Patient Education: Gout
The ACR is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Here it gives information on causes, diagnosis, treatment of gout, the rheumatologist's role in the treatment of gout and gives the list of rheumatologists in different areas.
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Arthritis Foundation - Gout drugs
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Here it gives information about drugs, prescribed in gout attack and drug chart with dosage, special instructions, possible side effects.
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The American Academy of Family Physicians - Gout and Hyperuricemia
The mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of patients, families, and communities by serving the needs of members with professionalism and creativity. Here it gives information about epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, therapy of gout.
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HealthCastle.com - Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet: Limit High Purine Foods
HealthCastle.com is the most comprehensive nutrition community run by Registered Dietitians on the Internet. It's mission is to empower people to manage their health through healthy eating. Here it gives information on gout diet.
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