Gout in the Asian Population - Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Management

Explore a comprehensive 59-minute lecture on gout in the Asian population, presented by The Center for Asian Health Research and Education in partnership with Stanford Health Library. Learn about the increased prevalence of gout among Asian patients, who are 2.7 times more likely to develop this condition than Caucasian patients. Discover risk factors, symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications for managing gout. Gain insights from Dr. Jison Hong, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Immunology & Rheumatology at Stanford, who specializes in rheumatologic diseases and their manifestations in cancer patients. Understand how gout impacts physical function, productivity, and quality of life. Access additional resources for trustworthy health information and free mindfulness and meditation materials provided by Stanford Health Library.