Jody reviews recent developments in the US healthcare dystopia, then discusses pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of gout.

References:

1) Merriman, T. Gout: Pathophysiology. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pathophysiology

2) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Clinical Manifestations and diagnosis. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis

3) Gaffo, A. L. Gout: Treatment of Flares. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-treatment-of-flares

4) Perez-Ruiz, F. Gout: Pharmacologic urate-lowering therapy and treatment of tophi. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-pharmacologic-urate-lowering-therapy-and-treatment-of-tophi

5) Neogi, T. Gout: Nonpharmacologic strategies for prevention and treatment. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/gout-nonpharmacologic-strategies-for-prevention-and-treatment

6) https://www.science.org/content/article/attempt-oust-cdc-director-sparks-key-resignations-agency-officials

7) The CDC's Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option (The Daily via Spotify)

Music:

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