Nearly 25% of patients with chronic kidney disease meet gout criteria
Approximately 23% of patients with chronic kidney disease meet the criteria for gout, of whom 13% have uncontrolled gout and 36% have no formal gout diagnosis, according to data published in Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease. The study additionally found that patients with chronic kidney disease and gout demonstrate significantly more cardiovascular comorbidities and bone diseases.