Obstructive sleep apnea linked with higher risk of gout

(Wiley) New research reveals that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing gout, even beyond the first years after being diagnosed with the sleep disorder. The findings are published in Arthritis& Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news