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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and gout risk, and the urate-lowering effects of continuous positive airway pressure: A meta-analysis.
Sleep medicine·July 27, 2026·PMID 42526100
Why it mattersOSA is common in patients seeking performance and longevity optimization, and its association with gout adds a metabolic risk dimension. CPAP may offer a non-pharmacologic urate-lowering effect, particularly with adequate adherence, which could influence management of hyperuricemia in this population.
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