EMJ Rheumatology 12 [Supplement 1] . 2025

In this issue

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that remains challenging to diagnose and treat. In this interview, rheumatologist and clinical epidemiologist Zahi Touma, Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinician Scientist, University of Toronto, Canada, highlights the need for a shift from traditional symptom suppression to early and proactive treat-to-target approaches.