13 Aug 2024 • High baseline levels of monosodium urate crystals in dual-energy CT (DECT) scans are a major hurdle for gout remission, found a study.

• Participants with a higher initial crystal volume had significantly lower chances of achieving remission by Year 2, as per both the 2016 preliminary and simplified remission criteria.
• Specifically, each cubic centimeter increase in baseline DECT monosodium urate crystal volume reduced the odds of remission by 35-43%.

These findings underscore the importance of baseline DECT measurements in forecasting treatment success for gout patients.

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