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  • Title: Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.
    Author: Subrahmanyan P, Dasgupta B.
    Journal: Br J Hosp Med (Lond); 2006 May; 67(5):240-3. PubMed ID: 16729627.
    Abstract:
    Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are the commonest inflammatory rheumatic conditions seen in the elderly. This review focuses on the diagnostic processes and complications of disease and treatment; and the safe management of these conditions with careful consideration of balance between benefits and long-term risks of glucocorticosteroid therapy.
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