Abstract:BackgroundDespite recent advances in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), patients still suffer from reduced quality of life and increased mortality compared to the general population [1]. The latest data for Germany report a prevalence of 38.6 - 55.8 cases per 100,000 between 2009 and 2014, however more recent data as well as investigations on treatment algorithms in a real world setting are limited [2].ObjectivesTo investigate incidence and prevalence of SLE for Germany and to evaluate treat… Show more
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