Connective tissue diseases: Predicting death in SSc: planning and cooperation are needed.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/nrrheum.2011.152 and PMC identifier 3544157.
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Abstract
Systemic sclerosis is associated with a high level of patient mortality. A promising prognostic model that could enable more effective management and improve survival was recently validated; however, the results demonstrate that choosing the best cohorts for development and validation of predictors of mortality is essential.
Medical subject headings
- Models, Statistical
- Scleroderma, Systemic