title: Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis.
abstract: Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are the commonest inflammatory rheumatic conditions seen in the elderly. This review focuses on the diagnostic processes and complications of disease and treatment; and the safe management of these conditions with careful consideration of balance between benefits and long-term risks of glucocorticosteroid therapy.
authors.affiliation: Southend Associate University Hospital NHS Trust, Essex.
authors.forename: Peddasomayajula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Subrahmanyan
authors.forename: Bhaskar
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dasgupta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D011111:Polymyalgia Rheumatica / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone