Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is common. The mainstay of treatment, glucocorticoids, are
associated with significant adverse effects and many patients remain on high doses for a …

Introduction/objectives Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory disorder
that is usually managed with oral glucocorticoids, which although effective can cause …

Objectives PMR is a common inflammatory condition in older adults, characterized by
bilateral hip and shoulder pain and stiffness. Reducing oral glucocorticoids, classically used …

Background: Outcomes in rheumatological diseases have been evaluated using clinical,
physician-reported and patient-reported measures. The few studies that have evaluated …

To summarise evidence on therapeutic interventions and prognostic factors in polymyalgia
rheumatica (PMR). A systematic literature review was conducted using Ovid Medline …

Therapy for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) varies widely in clinical practice as international
recommendations for PMR treatment are not currently available. In this paper, we report the …

Despite being the most common inflammatory rheumatic disease in the elderly (Partington et
al., Ann Rheum Dis 77 (12): 1750-175,), few studies to date have examined the patient …

Objectives To explore current management practices for PMR by general practitioners (GPs)
and rheumatologists including implications for clinical trial recruitment. Methods An English …

We worked toward developing a core outcome set for clinical research studies in
polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) by conducting (1) patient consultations using modified …

Objective This study describes the demographics, comorbidities, and treatment patterns in a
national cohort of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) who received care from …