Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) are closely related conditions
characterized by systemic inflammation, a predominant IL-6 signature, an excellent …

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease producing pain and stiffness, mainly in
the shoulders and pelvic girdle, in people older than 50 years. Elevation of acute phase …

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) are common conditions in older
adults. Their clinical connection has been recognized over time, with many patients …

Objective The main objective of this study was to analyse the prevalence and characteristics
of subclinical GCA in patients with PMR. Methods This was a cross-sectional multicentre …

Systemic vasculitides are heterogeneous disabling diseases characterised by chronic
inflammation of the blood vessels potentially leading to tissue destruction and organ failure …

Introduction Prompt diagnosis and treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is crucial to
prevent long-term complications and improve patient outcomes. However, there is currently …

The recent publication of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)-European Alliance
of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) classification criteria for large vessel vasculitis …

Background To examine the performance of the new 2022 American College of
Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR classification criteria for giant cell arteritis (GCA) in routine …

Objective To develop international consensus-based recommendations for early referral of
individuals with suspected polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Methods A task force including …

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory joint disease in patients over 50 years of
age with pain and prolonged morning stiffness in the shoulder and hip girdles and neck. The …