Gout

Jody reviews recent developments in the US healthcare dystopia, then discusses pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gout. References: 1) Merriman, T. Gout: Pathophysiology. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pathophysiology 2) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Clinical Manifestations and diagnosis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis 3) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Treatment of Flares. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-treatment-of-flares 4) Perez-Ruiz, F. Gout: Pharmacologic urate-lowering therapy and treatment of tophi. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pharmacologic-urate-lowering-therapy-and-treatment-of-tophi 5) Neogi, T. Gout: Nonpharmacologic strategies for prevention and treatment. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-nonpharmacologic-strategies-for-prevention-and-treatment 6) https://www.science.org/content/article/attempt-oust-cdc-director-sparks-key-resignations-agency-officials 7) The CDC's Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option (The Daily via Spotify) Music: https://youtu.be/8GliyDgAGQI?si=F8NBaxJeaezO9V2Y