Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Biography
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Historical Article
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Balneology / history*
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Female
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Health Resorts / history*
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History, 19th Century
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History, 20th Century
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica / history*
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Scotland