The effect of initiation of urate-lowering treatment during a gout flare on the current episode: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

The effect of initiation of urate-lowering treatment during a gout flare on the current episode: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Objective The objective was to evaluate whether initiation of urate-lowering treatment (ULT) during an acute gout flare prolonged the current episode. Methods A comprehensive search of MEDLINE and Web of Science databases was conducted from their inception to 15 March 2021. Five randomized...

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Main Authors: Ertao Jia, Xiaoling Yao, Hongling Geng, Li Zhong, Jingjing Xie, Yuya Xiao, Yubao Jiang, Xia Qiu, Min Xiao, Yanying Zhang, Dabin Tang, Jiaxin Wei, Jianyong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
Subjects:
Gout
Meta-analysis
Urate-lowering therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00236-5

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