It is important to clarify that frailty is not a synonym of age (chronological age). Although there are only a few studies studying the impact of frailty in PMR, frailty is a relevant issue due to several important factors.
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Dr. Sebastian E. Sattui, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh. He also serves as Director of the UPMC Vasculitis Center. His clinical research is centered around the care of individuals with vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica, with a focus on the intersection of aging and chronic inflammatory diseases and the treatment of older adults living with rheumatic diseases.