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
Early onset polymyalgia rheumatica: two rare cases under age of 50
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DOI: 10.1007/s00256-017-2618-5
Abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is almost an exclusive disease of adults over the age of 50, and only a few cases have been reported. Two 46-year-old females visited our locomotor pain clinic with multiple joint pain… read more here.
Keywords: age; pmr; polymyalgia rheumatica; early onset ... See more keywords
Does methotrexate have no beneficial effect in reducing flares in the treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica patients?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00296-021-04856-w
Abstract: We read the article by Marsman et al. regarding the efficacy of methotrexate (MTX) in the treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) with great interest. This study added new insights regarding the use of MTX in… read more here.
Keywords: treatment polymyalgia; treatment; polymyalgia rheumatica; effect ... See more keywords
Usefulness of Ultrasound as a Predictor of Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis with Polymyalgia Rheumatica-Like Onset.
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DOI: 10.1093/mr/roac024
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Differentiation between polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and elderly onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA), especially in elderly patients, is often difficult due to similarities in symptoms and serological kinetics. In this study, we aimed to analyze the… read more here.
Keywords: onset rheumatoid; elderly onset; rheumatoid arthritis; like onset ... See more keywords
Clinical features of polymyalgia rheumatica patients in Japan: Analysis of real-world data from 2015 to 2020.
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DOI: 10.1093/mr/road026
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess clinical features in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) in Japan by ICD-10 code assignment. METHODS Demographics, treatment patterns, and concomitant diseases (identified using ICD-10 code only) in patients who were assigned the… read more here.
Keywords: world data; polymyalgia rheumatica; real world; code ... See more keywords
Adrenal insufficiency in prednisolone-treated patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis-prevalence and clinical approach.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keaa011
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Glucocorticoid treatment is fundamental in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA), but carries a risk of glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency can cause reluctance to stop glucocorticoid treatment after disease remission as… read more here.
Keywords: giant cell; polymyalgia rheumatica; treatment; adrenal insufficiency ... See more keywords
P023âNational care of patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Audit of steroid usage from UK GP data - a cause for concern?
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead104.065
Abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common autoimmune musculoskeletal condition in the developed world. Current BSR guidelines recommend glucocorticoid treatment for one to two years and give suggested taper regimens. The project examines national primary… read more here.
Keywords: p023 national; polymyalgia rheumatica; care; national care ... 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
FDG PET/CT Imaging of Severe Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004628
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 68-year-old woman was referred for an 18F-FDG PET/CT for evaluation of arthralgia and raised inflammatory markers, which demonstrated intense FDG activity (SUVmax, 25.5) at numerous periarticular and extra-articular sites including the cervical and… read more here.
Keywords: fdg; pet imaging; polymyalgia rheumatica; fdg pet ... See more keywords
Tildrakizumab for treatment of refractory pyoderma gangrenosum of the penis and polymyalgia rheumatica: Killing two birds with one stone
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DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13196
Abstract: Pyoderma gangrenosum is an inflammatory dermatosis characterised by painful, non-healing skin ulceration. There are no evidence-based or expert consensus guidelines to direct management and treatment failure is common. Approximately 50% of pyoderma gangrenosum sufferers have… read more here.
Keywords: pyoderma gangrenosum; polymyalgia rheumatica;
Efficacy of methotrexate in polymyalgia rheumatica in routine rheumatology clinical care
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.14779
Abstract: Current guidelines recommend methotrexate (MTX) as a glucocorticoidâsparing agent in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) who relapse or suffer glucocorticoid adverse effects, although there is no level 1 evidence to support this recommendation. read more here.
Keywords: methotrexate polymyalgia; polymyalgia rheumatica; routine rheumatology; efficacy methotrexate ... See more keywords