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Clinical and biochemical characteristics for polymyalgia rheumatic
| Age ≥ 50 years |
| Elevated serum CRP, MMP-3, and VEGF levels |
| Symmetrical gallium-67 uptake in shoulders and/or pelvic girdle |
| A bad response to NSAIDs |
| A rapid response to steroid |
| No abnormalities in the radiographs of joints |
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein; MMP-3, matrix metalloproteinase-3; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
