Diagnosis and management of polymyalgia rheumatica
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DOI: 10.1002/psb.1680
Abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) can be a disabling condition, but the diagnosis is often delayed because many other conditions can mimic it. This article describes the recommended investigations and treatments for PMR, and discusses the GP's… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis management; management polymyalgia; polymyalgia rheumatica; polymyalgia ... See more keywords
A Peculiar 18F-FDG Spinal Uptake Helps Diagnosis and Effective Treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica: "The Corset Sign".
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004155
Abstract: ABSTRACT Polymyalgia rheumatica is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in elderly people, usually develops in patients older than 50 years, more frequently in females. An emerging imaging tool in the diagnostic workup of this… read more here.
Keywords: 18f fdg; fdg spinal; polymyalgia; peculiar 18f ... See more keywords
AB0516 INITIAL TREATMENT OF POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA PATIENTS: COMPARISONS BETWEEN GENERAL PRACTITIONERS AND THE RHEUMATOLOGIST.
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.3260
Abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease at persons > 50 years of age. It is clinically characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, proximal shoulder, and hip girdle. (1)Glucocorticoid (GC)… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; pmr; polymyalgia; rheumatology ... See more keywords
Tocilizumab in patients with new onset polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR-SPARE): a phase 2/3 randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-221126
Abstract: Background Polymyalgia rheumatica is the second most common inflammatory rheumatic disease of people >50 years. Glucocorticoid therapy is highly effective, but many patients require treatment for several years. Effective glucocorticoid sparing agents are still needed.… read more here.
Keywords: polymyalgia; polymyalgia rheumatica; trial; new onset ... See more keywords
In glucocorticoid-dependent polymyalgia rheumatica, tocilizumab improved a composite clinical outcome at 24 wk
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DOI: 10.7326/j22-0107
Abstract: SOURCE CITATION Devauchelle-Pensec V, Carvajal-Alegria G, Dernis E, et al. Effect of tocilizumab on disease activity in patients with active polymyalgia rheumatica receiving glucocorticoid therapy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2022;328:1053-62. 36125471. read more here.
Keywords: polymyalgia; glucocorticoid dependent; polymyalgia rheumatica; dependent polymyalgia ... See more keywords