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Common Gout Medications Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attack And Stroke


Medications commonly prescribed for gout are linked to a reduced risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, according to a new cohort study of over 100,000 patients with the common form of inflammatory arthritis.

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