Press Room

News Alerts:

  • May 22nd is Gout and Uric Acid Awareness Day.
  • New studies show those with gout have a lower quality-of-life partly because of improper treatment by Physicians.
  • New study links vitamin C and gout.
  • The FDA has approved a NEW drug to treat hyperuricemia and gout – the first in 40 years! This drug offers new hope to people suffering from gout.
  • As many as one in three American has symptomless condition that is slowly killing them and many doctors are not even aware of the danger. You may have this condition. It is called hyperuricemia – find out how tell if you have it and what to do about it.
  • 78% of doctors do not properly treat gout. Millions suffer as a result.

Press Releases:

PDFImageMay 26, 2009: Leading Expert on Gout Unveils Plans for ‘Beating Gout Starter Kit’
PDFImageFebuary 17, 2009: FDA Approves New Medication to Fight the ‘Most Deadly, Misunderstood and Under-Appreciated Public Health Threat’
PDFImageDecember 15, 2008: An Ignored Medical Condition Can Shorten Your Life
PDFImageApril 30, 2008: Millions of People With Gout are Suffering Needlessly

Media Kit:

PDFImageIntroduction Letter
PDFImageSample Newspaper Story (PDF)
RTFImageSample Newspaper Story (RTF)
PDFImageSuggested Interview Questions
PDFImageGout and Hyperuricemia Fact Sheet
PDFImageMyths and Realities about Gout and Hyperuricemia
PDFImageReviews of Beating Gout

About the Author:

PDFImageAuthor Bio
JPGImageVictor Konshin – Photo 1
JPGImageVictor Konshin – Photo 2

Book Images:

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JPGImageFront cover TIFF

Author Media Appearances:

May 22, 2009:
WKBW-TV – Evening News – Buffalo, NY – View below:

May 18, 2009:
The Village Voice Blog - Queens Assistant Principal with Swine Flu Dies; More Schools Close (reference) – New York, NY - Read

April 14, 2009:
Ezinearticle.com – Arthritis article: Top 10 Gout Myths – Read

April 13, 2009:
5:33am, 7:33am and 9:33am – Morning Edition – WBFO 88.7 FM – Buffalo, NY – Listen

March 27, 2009:
9am – Just for the Health of it - KOKX Radio – Keokuk, ID

March 17, 2009:
12pm – Ask Dr. DeSilva – Healthradio.net – Listen: Part 1 Part 2 (5MB each)

March 16, 2009:
5pm – 5pm Evening News - WSMV-TV – Nashville, TN – Read

March 10, 2009:
12:30pm – The Barbra Alexander Show – Syndicated Radio

March 1, 2009:
Western New York Health (Spring 2009 Edition) – Metro Group Newspapers

February 27, 2009:
U.S. News and World Report – Online edition

February 25, 2009:
10am – AM Buffalo (live)- WKBW-TV (view below)
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Part 2:

February 20, 2009:
Buffalo Business First Newspaper – Buffalo, NY

February 9, 2009:
8:10am – WCXZ Radio – Harrogate, TN

February 5, 2009:
11:30am – The Dr. Dan Lion Show – WPBR Radio – Palm Beach, FL

February 2, 2009:
Life After 50 – Web Article – Read

January 28, 2009:
The Nashville News (Newspaper) – Nashville, IL

January 9, 2009:
Metro Community News (Newspaper) – Buffalo, NY

December 23, 2008:
11:10am – The Dr. Dan Lion Show – WPBR Radio – Palm Beach, FL

December 9, 2008:
10:30am – The Talk Show with Brian Allen – CKNX Radio – Click here to listen (15.6MB)

November 25, 2008:
5pm – The P.A. Bennett Show – WGCV Radio – Columbia, SC

November 21, 2008:
12:15pm – Larry Steele Show – WPUL Radio – Daytona Beach, FL

September 11, 2008:
Health, Wealth and Happiness with Gary Pozsik – WGCV Radio – Columbia, SC

August 30-31, 2008:
Don on the Weekend Show – WLPO Radio – Oglesby, IL

August 26, 2008:
10:30am – The Talk Show with Brian Allen – CKNX Radio – Click here to listen (13.3MB)

July 30, 2008:
Amhest Bee Newspaper – Amherst, NY – Read (PDF)