Editorial Policy

Information on this Web site is offered to educate the public and the health care community about gout and the related health care consequences of hyperuricemia, with the aim of improving the quality of care and minimizing the burden of gout.

Content published on this Web site undergoes rigorous editorial review by the medical professionals who comprise the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society board of directors. These medical professionals are experts in rheumatology, nephrology, pharmacy, cardiology and nutrition.

Corporate sponsors do not review or contribute to editorial content. Content does not reflect the views, opinions or commercial interests of the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society sponsors.

This site is not intended to provide medical care. For specific medical advice, diagnoses and treatment, consult your physician.

How Content is Created

The content on this site was adapted in September 2006 from the brochure, About Gout: What you need to know about gout and uric acid. This brochure was reviewed and edited by each and every Board member of the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society. Copy was finalized by Chairman of the Board N. Lawrence Edwards, M.D. Web site copy has been adapted and condensed as appropriate for online viewing.

Additional information will be added to the site on an ongoing basis. Individual Board members will provide more detailed information based on their own areas of expertise. Each new piece of content will be reviewed by three Gout & Uric Acid Education Society Board members.