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What is the main cause of gout?
Where is gout particularly common?
What percentage of hyperuricemia cases are due to renal under-excretion of uric acid?
Which joint is commonly affected in gout known as 'the king of diseases'?
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What is the main source of uric acid formation in the body?
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What is the role of NALP-3 inflammasome in gout pathophysiology?
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Why is gout more common in men than in premenopausal women?
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What effect does obesity have on the risk of developing gout?
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How do MSU crystals induce inflammation in gout?
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Why is gout rare in premenopausal women compared to postmenopausal women?
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What is the main cause of gout?
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Explain the term 'arthritis of the rich' in relation to gout.
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What joint is particularly common in gout and referred to as 'the king of diseases'?
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What is the significance of hyperuricemia in the pathophysiology of gout?
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What is the role of uric acid in the development of gout?
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Explain how hyperuricemia contributes to the pathophysiology of gout.
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What is the role of the NALP-3 inflammasome in gout inflammation?
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Why is gout more common in men compared to women?
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What are the non-modifiable risk factors for gout?
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Explain the connection between obesity and gout risk.
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