Sourav Poddar, MD

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Are serum uric acid levels always elevated in acute gout?

Author:: Sourav Poddar, MD

Publish date: October 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO. Many patients with acute gout (11%-49%) have normal serum uric acid (SUA) levels (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, p...

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What is the best way to treat Morton’s neuroma?

Author:: Sourav Poddar, MD

Publish date: March 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: NO SINGLE TREATMENT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED in the literature. That said, a protocol of stepped care that showed good results in...

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What’s the best way to treat Achilles tendonopathy?

Author:: Sourav Poddar, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2008

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Rest and ice are considered first-line therapy for acute Achilles tendonopathy (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert ...

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Do glucosamine and chondroitin worsen blood sugar control in diabetes?

Author:: Sourav Poddar, MD

Publish date: December 1, 2006

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Despite theoretical risks based on animal models given high intravenous doses, glucosamine/chondroitin (1500 mg/1200 mg dail...