Avoid perpetuating inequities when managing gout in the setting of COVID-19

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PRACTICE

Avoid perpetuating inequities when managing gout in the setting of COVID-19

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Vanessa Weenink

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Avoiding kaimoana is culturally inappropriate to some people and may not be necessary if gout is well managed

PHARMACOTHERAPY

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in New Zealand, but medicines are available to manage and prevent it. This article presents the treatment options available and discusses how COVID-19 might affect prescribing decisions

Leanne Te Karu and Linda Bryant

There is debate and a lack of clear evidence around the use of prednisone (immunosuppression) and NSAIDs (impact on renal and cardiovascular disease)