Learn how urate targets guide gout treatment with allopurinol and febuxostat. Discover why hitting serum urate levels below 6 mg/dL stops flares and dissolves crystals, and how to avoid common mistakes in treatment.
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Urate Targets in Gout: How Allopurinol and Febuxostat Really Work
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