New From AHRQ: Continuing-Education Module on Diagnosis and Management of Gout

A new continuing-education module from AHRQ, Diagnosis and Management of Gout, summarizes evidence on the safety and accuracy of diagnostic tests for gout while also discussing dietary and lifestyle strategies and pharmacologic options for managing this painful condition. The module also summarizes evidence about the relationship between management of serum urate levels and risk of acute gout attacks depending on treatment duration and disease severity. Factors impacting treatment monitoring and medication discontinuation also are covered. The module is based on two recently released AHRQ evidence reports:Diagnosis of Gout and Management of Gout. Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis, disproportionately affecting males and early menopausal females. It is also associated with family history and advancing age.