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. 2023 May 18;14:2844. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-38602-6

Fig. 5. Hypothesised model for the impact of gout on neurodegenerative disease.

Fig. 5

Gout is causally related to smaller brain volume, a proxy for cognitive reserve. Reduced cognitive reserve indicates a reduced ability for individuals to tolerate neurodegenerative pathology before symptoms ensue.