Answer to: ‘On the interpretation of validation in register-based identification of polymyalgia rheumatica’ by Tanveer and Irfan

Key Points

• This response addresses the interpretation of validation in the context of identifying polymyalgia rheumatica through register-based methods.
• Discussion of validation criteria in register-based studies.
• Evaluation of positive predictive value in identifying polymyalgia rheumatica.
• Clarification of validation importance in clinical settings.
• Discussion of study implications for accurate disease identification.