A Miracle Drug For Gout?

Up until now there have been medications for gout, but nothing that could tackle the most severe cases of the disease. A form of arthritis, gout affects nearly 3 million Americans and can be extremely painful and disabling. This article talks about a new drug that some are deeming a ‘miracle’ for sufferers of gout – a medication that reduces uric acid in the blood and allows the level of uric acid to remain at a safe level three to six months later.

The so-called miracle drug is actually a protein and has been tested by researchers at Duke University. As the article states, it is called Pegloticase, and nearly 40 percent of the patients in the Duke University study saw exciting results, including a reduction in painful crystals that are found in the joints and tissues. The article talks with a couple of people who were part of the study and gets their reactions on the outcome.

Experimental drug brings relief for gout sufferers









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