By Jeremy Pelofsky

By Jeremy Pelofsky

A new study is the first to examine the relationship between uric acid levels and gout risk in women, also evaluated purported risk factors for gout and found that increasing age, obesity, hypertension, alcohol use and diuretic use to be among leading contributors for women.

* Apotex, Roxane Labs challenge Teva exclusivity

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