Ungoutedly time for a change

Dalbeth et al 1 report the findings of dual-energy CT (DECT) scanning in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricaemia and symptomatic gout. This report reinforces the need to change our terminology, classification and management guidelines for gout as Dalbeth et al 2 have already suggested in another study. All current guidelines for the management of gout (recent review3) advise starting urate-lowering therapies for patients with …