Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis: how best to approach these related diseases
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Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis: how best to approach these related diseases
J Fam Pract.
2013 Jun.
Abstract
Each of these painful disorders can be challenging to diagnose, and many patients have both. Adequate glucocorticoid dosing and gradual tapering are key to treatment success.
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