Validation of a definition for flare in patients with established gout

ConclusionsThe definition requiring the presence of ≥ 3 out of 4 patient‐reported criteria is now validated to be sensitive, specific, and accurate for gout flares (attacks) using an independent, large international sample. The availability of a validated gout flare definition will improve the ascertainment of an important clinical outcome in studies of gout.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - November 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Angelo L. Gaffo, Nicola Dalbeth, Kenneth G. Saag, Jasvinder A. Singh, Elizabeth J. Rahn, Amy S. Mudano, Yi ‐Hsing Chen, Ching‐Tsai Lin, Sandra Bourke, Worawit Louthrenoo, Janitzia Vazquez‐Mellado, Hansel Hernández‐Llinas, Tuhina Neogi, Ana Beatri Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research