Clinical trial saves man initially given weeks to live: "Not done yet"

Ryan Goepel knew he didn't always treat his gout as well as he should. The inflammatory condition can be triggered by diet and lifestyle factors, and flare-ups can cause pain and discomfort.
When the Florida father of three's knee started hurting during a trip in September 2024, Goepel thought it was just one of those flares. But when the ache didn't go away, he went to his doctor. She gave him some medication, and took blood to run tests. Two days later, she called with alarming results.
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