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Investigational agents for polymyalgia rheumatica treatment: assessing the critical needs for future development.
Authors
Iorio L, Padoan R, Bond M, Dejaco CAbstract
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory rheumatic disorder characterized by pain and stiffness in the shoulder and pelvic girdles, constitutional symptoms, and elevated acute-phase reactants. Glucocorticoids (GCs) remain the first-choice treatment for PMR, but relapses are common. Identification of steroid-sparing agents is therefore of utmost importance.