A meta-analysis of the epidemiology of giant cell arteritis across time and space
Abstract Introduction Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a common large vessel vasculitis in those over age 50 years. This meta-analysis examined the geographical and temporal distribution of the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of GCA. Methods A systematic review was conducted using EMBASE, Scopus,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-021-02450-w |