Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice

Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is a thoroughly researched comprehensive text which covers all important aspects of gout, including its genetics, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Gout is probably the most common rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis and is becoming more common with the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the US, and in many other countries. Only about 10% of patients with gout are treated by rheumatologists and this often leads to inadequate diagnosis and treatment in general medical practice. Written by an expert in the field this book is valuable reference for rheumatologists and others in the medical profession who are interested in understanding and managing this important disease.Gout: Basic Science and Clinical Practice is written by David S. Newcombe and published by Springer. ISBNs for Gout are 9781447142645, 1447142640 and the print ISBNs are 9781447142638, 1447142632. Additional ISBNs include 9781447152187.