XORTX Therapeutics Inc. is a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease. The company is actively involved in creating ...

XORTX Therapeutics (XRTX) announces the launch of a new late stage program to treat gout. The new drug development program – XRx-026 – will ...

XORTX to focus on late stage allopurinol intolerant gout program; discussion with FDA planned for first half 2025 regarding ...

A top doctor has revealed which common medications taken by millions could put you at risk of a heart attack. Dr Zain Hasan, an anesthetist in California, highlighted non-steroidal anti ...

This lets uric acid accumulate, crystallize, and settle in the joints. Managing gout is possible with medications, lifestyle changes, and a gout-friendly diet. This article reviews the best diets ...

Objective Macrophage activation by monosodium urate (MSU) and calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals mediates an interleukin (IL)-1β-dependent inflammation during gout and pseudo-gout flare, ...

2024 brought some major advancements in medicine. That includes the approval of "innovative" drugs like Tryvio for high blood pressure, Neffy for severe allergic reactions and Dupixent for chronic ...

Private health insurance gives 23 million Canadians access to lifesaving medication. But exactly which drugs those patients can take – and which pharmacies they can order from – are being ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

Lower back pain can affect one's ability to move comfortably and function throughout the day. Medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, are available to manage pain and ...

Different medical conditions, aging, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to these symptoms. When nondrug strategies fail to help, medications are available to address symptoms and improve quality ...

Colchicine, a medication commonly used for gout and other inflammatory conditions, has shown promise in managing inflammation. However, it is not currently approved for treating osteoarthritis ...