Isr Med Assoc J
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Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is associated with worse patient outcomes. ⋯ Patients first seen by PAs had lower rates of re-admittance or leaving on their own accord and enjoyed shorter waiting times. Pending proper integration into healthcare teams, PAs can further improve outcomes in EDs and patient satisfaction.
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Belimumab was the first biological drug approved for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Phase II/III randomized controlled trials and real-life studies identified patients with musculoskeletal involvement as best responders. ⋯ Belimumab induces a sustained improvement of ultrasound-detected inflammatory status at the articular level.