A profile of health status and demographics of aged care facility residents with gout.

Amy Danh NguyenKimberly E LindRichard O DayAndrew GeorgiouJohanna I Westbrook

Published in: Australasian journal on ageing (2019)

Gout is common among older people in residential care but may be under-recognised. Holistic management of gout is needed in this population, with careful consideration of chronic comorbidities and treatments.

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