Gout is difficult to accurately diagnosis; traditionally this disorder has been diagnosed byphysician review of clinical signs (testing of joint fluid) and symptoms. It is unknownwhether diagnostic imaging tests are reliable diagnostic tools for gout.The purpose of thisdiagnostic imaging tests (dual emission computerized tomography and plain x-ray) in 50patients, 18 or older that have a confirmed diagnosis of gout currently being treated atSBUH. The 50 patients will first have an x-ray then the dual emission computerizedtomography test._pilot study is to compare the accuracy of differentHypothesis: There will be significant differences in the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs(testing of joint fluid) and symptoms diagnostic methods and diagnostic imaging testingmethods (dual emission computerized tomography and plain x-ray)?Design:Methods:sampling:data collection:data analysis:Would this study have inclusion/exclusion criteria: justify response?

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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