Gout medications might be useful in treating alcohol-induced liver disease

Monday, August 3, 2015 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

Two commonly used gout medications, which target uric acid and adenosine triphosphate, may offer protection from alcohol-induced liver disease and inflammation, new research suggests. These findings suggest that clinical trials in humans with alcoholic liver disease should be considered.

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