Further validation of the BILAG disease activity index in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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BILAG 2004. Development and initial validation of an updated version of the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group's disease activity index for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
OBJECTIVE To devise a more discriminating version of the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group (BILAG) disease activity index and to show that it is reliable. METHODS A nominal consensus approach was undertaken by members of BILAG to update and improve the BILAG lupus disease activity index. The index has been revised following intense consultations over a 1-yr period. It has been assessed in ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
سال: 1996
ISSN: 0003-4967
DOI: 10.1136/ard.55.10.756