The American journal of medicine
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Prompt recognition of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in hospitalized patients presenting with severe disease is essential to initiate treatment. We sought to characterize the phenotype of hospitalized patients with new-onset SLE and estimate potential diagnostic delays. ⋯ One in five patients with new-onset SLE manifest disease presentations required hospitalization. Although early diagnosis was achieved in the majority of cases, in approximately 20%, diagnosis was delayed. A lower SLERPI cut-off (≥5) in patients with fever or thrombosis could enhance early diagnosis.
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During the 2020-2021 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown, social activities were limited by the government-recommended social distancing guidelines, leading to an abundance of mental health issues. ⋯ Further research, including randomized study designs and prospective measurements of mental health outcomes related to social gaming behavior are required.