High Uric Acid: Beyond Gout
Did you know that high uric acid can create very different clinical presentations: the classic exquisite pain in a single joint or generalised muscle soreness?
-
-
GLP-1 Agonists: Surgical Benefits and Long-Term Musculoskeletal Risks
Research presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has highlighted a complex relationship between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as semaglutide, and musculoskeletal health. While these medications provide clear benefits for weight loss and glycaemic control, the sources indicate they may simultaneously offer short-term postoperative advantages…
-
Tomatos May Trigger Gout Fare-Ups
Apparently tomatoes are the 4th most mentioned trigger for gout flare-ups after seafood, alcohol and red meat. This is according to a group of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand. They have published a new paper in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders that may have found a biological basis to substantiate the claim. The…