Background. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is common and is usually diagnosed and
managed in primary care. There are no generally accepted primary care criteria for …

Background Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common rheumatological disorder of older
patients. The majority of UK patients are diagnosed and managed exclusively in general …

Background: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory rheumatic disease
and an indication for long term treatment with oral steroids. Its incidence rises progressively …

Abstract Background Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest inflammatory
condition seen in older patients in primary care. To date, however, research has been …

Background Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is among the most common inflammatory
rheumatic diseases in older adults. Presumed risk factors include female sex, previous …

Background Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most common inflammatory
arthritic disorders seen in older individuals. Most patients with PMR are diagnosed and …

Objectives To determine the burden of comorbidities, including glucocorticoid (GC) related
adverse effects, in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) before and after diagnosis …

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

OBJECTIVE: This report summarizes the findings from a consensus process to identify
potential classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). METHODS: A 3-stage …

Background The aim was to characterise the sociodemographic, general health and
polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)-specific features of participants in a large inception cohort of …