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Report of an international symposium on narrowing the Gap in the treatment and study of SLE worldwide: minimum best practices in the management and monitoring of moderate to severe SLE and improving outcomes in constrained environments.
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PMID:  21505771     Owner:  NLM     Status:  PubMed-not-MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Disparities in health outcomes occur in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) especially in economically disadvantaged populations. At the 9th International Congress on SLE, June 24-27, 2010, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, a symposium "Narrowing the Gap in the Treatment and Study of SLE worldwide" was held. Participating physicians from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Portugal, Africa and impoverished areas of the United States detailed their constraints and desires. These were remarkably consistent. Out of these discussions, a statement on minimum best practice was put forth aimed at the cost-effective management of SLE focusing on the critical factors that make a difference and are feasible even in the most challenging environments. Approaches to designing studies and establishing research and mentoring collaborations was also discussed. The ultimate aim was to provide an avenue for the improvement of care and outcomes for patients with SLE worldwide.
Authors:
Cindy H Flower; Anselm J M Hennis; Matthew H Liang
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1935-9748     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med     Publication Date:  2011 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-24     Completed Date:  2011-11-10     Revised Date:  2012-01-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101317803     Medline TA:  Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  105-12     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Medical Science, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Bridgetown, Barbados, cflower@caribsurf.com.
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