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Opportunities and challenges in rheumatology research in Central Europe

Authors: Zoltán Szekanecz, Branimir Anic, Gábor Héjj, Iztok Holc, Aniella Hunka, Eugene Kucharz, Klaus Machold, Miroslav Mayer, Artur Pahor, Rudolf Puchner, Jozef Rovensky, Ladislav Senolt, Alena Tuchynova, Jiri Vencovsky, Josef S. Smolen

Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

The Central European Congress of Rheumatology (CECR) has been organized by seven Central European countries: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. These countries have lots of similarities, but also differences, with respect to rheumatology research. In this paper, based on questionnaires, we wish to demonstrate achievements and difficulties in rheumatology research performed in our region.

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Title: Opportunities and challenges in rheumatology research in Central Europe
Authors: Zoltán Szekanecz
Branimir Anic
Gábor Héjj
Iztok Holc
Aniella Hunka
Eugene Kucharz
Klaus Machold
Miroslav Mayer
Artur Pahor
Rudolf Puchner
Jozef Rovensky
Ladislav Senolt
Alena Tuchynova
Jiri Vencovsky
Josef S. Smolen
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Arthritis Research & Therapy / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-017-1368-z

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