Systemic lupus erythematosus is frequently associated with neuropsychiatric syndromes, which can have a serious impact on the quality of a patient's life. Several methods are used to characterize cognitive impairment in these patients; however, studies have identified flaws in these assessments, highlighting the careful consideration needed when undertaking neuropsychological testing.
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Hanly, J., Fisk, J. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment in adult and pediatric SLE. Nat Rev Rheumatol 7, 564–565 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2011.127
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