Publications by authors named "Allan Kagal"
Objective: To determine the role of rheumatologists in the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Methods: The lupus clinic database was searched for patients with 3 consecutive visits (every 3-4 months) of which the first 2 visits recorded a SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) of 0. The clinic notes were examined by a physician blinded to the SLEDAI score at the third visit.