Gout is a disorder of uric acid metabolism resulting in excessive concentrations of uric acid
in the blood. Its course is punctuated by the episodic deposition of urate in the joints of the …

This book explores how a modern English literary identity was forged by its notions of other
traditions and histories, in particular those of China. The theorizing and writing of English …

Current scientific literature often defines gout as morbus dominorum, in agreement with the
Greek-Roman representation of podagra (ποδάγρα, literally “foot-trap”) as a consequence of …

From ancient times to the present day, gout has been associated in the popular and
scientific literature with wealthy men who overindulge in fancy foods, fine wine, and …

Gout is one of the oldest described diseases and the subject of much satire and ridicule.
Morbus dominorum et dominus morborum disease of lords and lord of diseases, disease of …

Gout is a serious health problem in Aotearoa, New Zealand. An increasing number of
(mainly) New Zealand Māori and Pacific Island men are affected, with South Auckland now …