Better treatment of gout will mean that fewer patients will be subject to long-term treatment with NSAIDs or prednisone, with associated benefits in blood pressure, diabetes and renal function.
Merriman’s research interests also include outcomes in gout, especially severity and drug response. He also applies genetic epidemiological techniques to understanding the causal relationships in gout ...
Gout is often associated with drinking too much or not eating healthily enough, but new research suggests genetics play more of a factor in developing the arthritic condition than previously thought.
Professor Merriman hopes these findings will lead to improved treatment for gout sufferers. "We hope that, in time, better and more accessible treatments will become available with the new targets ...
The risk of a gout attack can be decreased with a simple lifestyle change, including eating two beneficial foods and taking regular exercise, according to health experts ...