title: Systemic lupus erythematosus: an update on treat-to-target.
abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus involves many organ systems, and its vague and multisystem manifestations make early diagnosis and treatment difficult. However, early diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance of reducing end-organ damage and achieving remission. This article describes a new strategy called treat-to-target that may help patients achieve remission.
authors.affiliation: Amy Lynn Roberts practices at the Sisselman Medical Group in Massapequa, N.Y., and is a recent graduate of the Pace Completion Program in New York City. Denise Rizzolo is an associate professor in the PA program at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., an assistant clinical professor in the Pace completion program in New York City, and practices urgent care in Springfield, N.J. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Amy Lynn
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rizzolo
mesh_terms: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000097:blood*; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D015415:Biomarkers