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Comparative Study
. 2019 Apr 1;155(4):494-496.
doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.5215.

Systemic Treatment for Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis at 4 Tertiary Care Centers

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Comparative Study

Systemic Treatment for Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis at 4 Tertiary Care Centers

Joanie Pinard et al. JAMA Dermatol. .

Abstract

This study investigates the use of systemic treatment for clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis using natural language queries and ICD codes for amyopathic and hypomyopathic dermatomyositis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Pinard reported serving as consultant/advisor for Celgene, Actelion, Janssen, Eli Lilly, and Novartis Canada. No other disclosures were reported.

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