Strathpeffer Spa: Dr William Bruce and polymyalgia rheumatica.
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The first description of polymyalgia rheumatica is attributed to Dr William Bruce working in Strathpeffer Spa, Scotland, in 1888. His career, the history of the spa, and the original article are briefly described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 40 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1981