Retrospective study compared IV methylprednisolone (IVMP) to oral glucocorticoids (GC) Rx in 419 #GCA pts (>90% vision Sx). 26% Rx w/ IVMP was not superior at survival or visual ac uity than GC, but IVMP was assoc w/ signif more diabetes @1 yr (OR 2.59) https://t.co/pRBA18Fzyw https://t.co/z6Sw5LTtGq
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The use of intravenous methylprednisolone in giant cell arteritis: a population…
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Oct-23-2024


