Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

Herbert S. Diamond, MD

November 03, 2015

Hydroxychloroquine has a central role for long-term treatment in all patients with SLE. The LUMINA (Lupus in Minorities: Nature versus Nurture) study and other trials have offered evidence of a decrease in flares and prolonged life in patients given hydroxychloroquine, making it the cornerstone of SLE management.

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Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?

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