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Research Development
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Extract DEAR EDITOR, Hypersensitivity reactions to systemic glucocorticoids (GCs) are uncommon and paradoxical, because GCs are used to treat such reactions. The World Allergy Organization divides drug hypersensitivity reactions into immediate (occurring within 1 h of the administered dose) and delayed (appearing after 1 h, although most reactions start after 6 h). Immediate..
Published: | 09/11/2020 |
Authors: | Sze JT, Abernethy R |
Background Temporal and axillary artery ultrasound (US) has been recommended by EULAR as the first-line investigation in patients with suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA).1 US is reported as having a 77% sensitivity and 96% specificity for GCA.1 However, these figures have largely been derived from studies carried out in specialist centres where..
Published: | 01/06/2020 |
Authors: | Sze JT, Dawson J |
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