The association of allopurinol with persistent physical disability and frailty in a large community based older cohort.

Zhen ZhouJoanne RyanMark R NelsonRobyn L WoodsSuzanne G OrchardChao ZhuJulia F M Gilmartin-ThomasMichelle A FravelAlice J OwenAnne M MurraySara E EspinozaMichael E Ernst

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2023)

Allopurinol use in older adults with gout is associated with a reduced risk of persistent physical disability but not associated with risk of frailty.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
multiple sclerosis
mental health
middle aged
uric acid
metabolic syndrome