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Interesting article linked to PMR and GCA

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I found the paper informative; describing it as interesting would be an injustice.

consultant360.com/articles/...

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Wonder if they would change anything if they wrote it now ...

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piglette

Considering it was written twelve years ago a lot is good common sense.

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winfong

"The recommended dose of prednisone is the dose that keeps symptoms in remission." - was this written by PMRpro? 😉

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If only this was read by some of the doctors discussed on here -

“The treatment goals should include providing analgesia and minimizing side effects while optimizing functional status, quality of life, and healthcare utilization.”…..especially the QOL comment

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Captainjonny

Excellent article; thanks for posting.

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Viv54

Excellent article, thanks very much for posting .

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HeronNS

Quite refreshing to read such a clear commentary - and without feeling the need to express outrage or disappointment at any point!

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SheffieldJane

I liked it too - reassuring. Thanks for sharing.

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