Gout: Rapid Evidence ReviewGout is characterized by swelling, pain, or tenderness in a peripheral joint or bursa; risk factors include male sex; obesity; hypertension; alcohol intake; diuretic use; and a diet rich in meat and seafood.

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Gout: Rapid Evidence Review

Gout is characterized by swelling, pain, or tenderness in a peripheral joint or bursa; risk factors include male sex; obesity; hypertension; alcohol intake; diuretic use; and a diet rich in meat and seafood.

Eye Emergencies

Central retinal artery occlusions, chemical injuries, mechanical globe injuries, and retinal detachments are eye emergencies that can result in permanent vision loss if not treated urgently.

Common Benign Chronic Vulvar Disorders

Common benign chronic vulvar conditions include genitourinary syndrome of menopause (formerly called vulvovaginal atrophy), lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, lichen simplex chronicus, and vulvodynia.

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