Interval between symptom onset and diagnosis among patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases in a multi ‐ethnic Asian population

ConclusionA long pre-diagnosis interval was observed among patients with ARDs (especially axSpA), due largely to a long interval between symptom onset and the first visit to healthcare professionals. This highlights the importance of interventions targeting patients prior to their first visit to healthcare professionals in reducing pre-diagnosis interval.

Source: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases - July 7, 2021 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Ling Xiang, Andrea Hsiu Ling Low, Ying Ying Leung, Warren Fong, Mihir Gandhi, Sungwon Yoon, Tang Ching Lau, Dow Rhoon Koh, Julian Thumboo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research