Hyperuricemia and gout: modern state problems

Kondratyuk V.E., Tarasenko O.N.

• O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University, Kyiv

Summary. The article presents data on the pathogenesis of hyperuricemia and gout, new gout classification criteria an American College of Rheumathology/European League Against Rheumatism Collaborative Initiative, genetic aspects of gout, diet recommendation and data on the hypourecemic therapy.