Wednesday, October 27, 2010

About Arthritis: Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know

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Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know
Giant cell arteritis ia a type of vasculitis -- a group of conditions whose common characteristic is inflammation of blood vessels. The vessels most commonly involved in giant cell arteritis are the arteries of the head and scalp, especially near the temples. Read more...
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