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Mediterr J Rheumatol 2017;28(4):192-200
Translation and validation of the Fatigue Severity Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire into the Maltese Language, in a cohort of Maltese Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patients
Authors Information

1: Rheumatology Department, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta

2: Statistics and Operations Research, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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