Autoimmune Disease Diagnostic Delays

Complete Source Bibliography

Research Period: June 1 - October 30, 2025

Total Sources: 200+ Comprehensive Data Points

PhD-level research compilation examining diagnostic delays across autoimmune diseases

Table of Contents

Academic Journals & Research Publications

Peer-reviewed research articles, systematic reviews, and clinical studies

Nature Publishing Group

Addressing the challenge of global delays in diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus

Nature Reviews Rheumatology, 2025

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41584-025-01277-y

Artificial intelligence for autoimmune diseases

npj Digital Medicine, 2025

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-025-02015-0

Deep learning-based prediction of autoimmune diseases

Scientific Reports, 2025

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-88477-4

Machine learning for precision diagnostics of autoimmunity

Scientific Reports, 2024

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-76093-7

Oxford Academic

Factors associated with delay in the diagnosis and treatment of SLE

Rheumatology, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf384/8196875

Real-world care patterns and specialist encounters of patients with SARD-ILD

Rheumatology, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/64/8/4713/8118837

Mixed methods study of the persisting impact on patients reporting delayed diagnosis

Rheumatology, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/64/6/3842/8042899

Timely or too late? An Indian study on delays in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Rheumatology, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf463/8245294

Epidemiology and diagnostic challenges in neuromyelitis optica

Brain Communications, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/7/4/fcaf293/8234548

PubMed/MEDLINE

Factors influencing diagnostic delays in celiac disease

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40904886/

Differences Between Females and Males in the Diagnostic Delay of Myasthenia Gravis

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40323093/

Delayed diagnosis of the full triad autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40416965/

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases and manifestations for early detection

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40734206/

Rising incidence of systemic autoimmune inflammatory diseases

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40514058/

Next-generation approaches in autoimmune encephalitis diagnosis

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40897085/

ScienceDirect

Challenges in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology, 2025

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470211825002271

Multiple Sclerosis diagnostic delay in a public reference center

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 2025

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211034825002457

Association between socioeconomic status and patient delay in rheumatoid arthritis

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2025

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003496725044322

Diagnostic delay in patients with psoriatic arthritis from dermatology clinics

PubMed, 2025

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40571883/

BMJ Group

Rising incidence of systemic autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases

RMD Open, 2025

https://rmdopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e005227

Clinical and immunological differences between primary and secondary NMOSD

Lupus Science & Medicine, 2025

https://lupus.bmj.com/content/12/1/e001491

Impact of rural residence on clinical outcomes in SLE

Lupus Science & Medicine, 2025

https://lupus.bmj.com/content/lupusscimed/12/2/e001725.full.pdf

Frontiers

Delayed diagnosis of the full triad autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 2

Frontiers in Immunology, 2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1563629/full

Development and validation of identification algorithms for autoimmune diseases

Frontiers in Immunology, 2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1541203/full

Artificial intelligence in autoimmune diseases: a bibliometric analysis

Frontiers in Immunology, 2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1525462/full

Gender disparities in cognitive impairment across neurological autoimmune diseases

Frontiers in Neurology, 2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1555407/full

Technological advances in vitiligo management: perspectives on AI

Frontiers in Medicine, 2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1661554/full

Additional Academic Journals

Multiple sclerosis patients' journey delay in diagnosis and treatment

PMC, 2025

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12406396/

Diagnostic Delay in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Arthritis & Rheumatology Open Access, 2025

https://journals.lww.com/aora/fulltext/2025/01000/diagnostic_delay_in_rheumatoid_arthritis_patients_.4.aspx

Government Sources & Policy Documents

Official government publications, NIH reports, FDA documents, and policy statements

NIH Unveils Inaugural NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Autoimmune Disease Research

NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, September 9, 2025

http://orwh.od.nih.gov/in-the-spotlight/nih-unveils-inaugural-nih-wide-strategic-plan-for-autoimmune-disease-research

NIH-Wide Strategic Plan For Autoimmune Disease Research (Full Document)

NIH Office of Research on Women's Health, 2025

https://orwh.od.nih.gov/sites/orwh/files/docs/NIH-Wide-Strategic-Plan-for-Autoimmune-Disease-Research-Fiscal-Years-2026-2030.pdf

2025 Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus

PMC, 2025

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12495991/

New guidelines help doctors diagnose MS earlier and more accurately

WTOP News, October 2025

https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2025/10/new-guidelines-help-doctors-diagnose-ms-earlier-and-more-accurately/

European Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease 2025 Updated Guidelines

United European Gastroenterology Journal, 2025

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ueg2.70119

British Society for Rheumatology guideline on management of Sjögren's disease

Oxford Academic, 2025

https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/64/2/409/7645909

EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of autoimmune hepatitis

Journal of Hepatology, 2025

https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(25)00173-4/fulltext

American Diabetes Association Releases Updates to 2025 Standards of Care

American Diabetes Association, 2025

https://diabetes.org/newsroom/american-diabetes-association-releases-updates-2023-standards-of-care-diabetes-use-teplizumab-delaying-onset-type-1-diabetes

Patient Advocacy Organizations

Patient foundation websites, advocacy groups, and disease-specific organizations

Autoimmune Association

Advocates Take Action at the Autoimmune Association's Legislative Fly-In

March 20, 2025

https://autoimmune.org/blog/advocates-take-action-at-the-autoimmune-associations-legislative-fly-in/

Rare Autoimmune Disease: Anthony's Journey with Vasculitis

Autoimmune Association, 2025

https://autoimmune.org/blog/rare-autoimmune-disease-anthonys-journey-with-vasculitis/

Meet Erika: Battling 6 Autoimmune Diseases—and Advocating for Millions

Autoimmune Association, 2025

https://autoimmune.org/blog/meet-erika-battling-6-autoimmune-diseases-and-advocating-for-millions/

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women of Color Living with Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune Association, 2025

https://autoimmune.org/blog/breaking-barriers/

Lupus Foundation of America

Study Finds Diagnostic Bias May Contribute to Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

Lupus Foundation, 2025

https://www.lupus.org/news/study-finds-diagnostic-bias-may-contribute-to-misdiagnosis-missed-diagnosis-and-delayed

Celebrating Men's Health Month 2025: Honoring Men with Lupus

Lupus Foundation, 2025

https://www.lupus.org/blog/celebrating-men-s-health-month-2025-honoring-men-with-lupus

New Research Shows Top Barriers to Lupus Care and Diagnosis

Lupus Foundation, 2025

https://www.lupus.org/news/new-research-shows-top-barriers-to-lupus-care-and-diagnosis

Sjögren's Foundation

Sjögren's Foundation Celebrates Release of First-Ever NIH Strategic Plan

Sjögren's Foundation, 2025

https://sjogrens.org/news/2025/sjogrens-foundation-celebrates-release-of-first-ever-national-institutes-of-health

April is Sjögren's Awareness Month: Amplifying Patient Voices

Sjögren's Foundation, 2025

https://sjogrens.org/news/2025/april-is-sjogrens-awareness-month-amplifying-patient-voices-and-driving-awareness-for-an

The Sjögren's Foundation Hosts a Congressional Briefing

Sjögren's Foundation, 2025

https://sjogrens.org/blog/2025/the-sjogrens-foundation-hosts-a-congressional-briefing-to-advocate-for-sjogrens-lupus-and

National MS Society

2025 Autoimmunity Award Recipients

National MS Society, 2025

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/news/autoimmunity-award

Early Detection & Treatment of MS

National MS Society, 2025

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/understanding-ms/ms-research/pathways-to-cures/stop-ms-in-its-tracks/detecting-and-treating-ms-early

Vasculitis Foundation

Late Vasculitis Diagnosis Steals Nearly One Decade

Vasculitis Foundation, 2025

https://vasculitisfoundation.org/late-vasculitis-diagnosis-steals-nearly-one-decade/

Eliza Johnstone's Vasculitis Diagnosis Came Late

Vasculitis Foundation, 2025

https://vasculitisfoundation.org/eliza-johnstones-vasculitis-diagnosis-came-late-she-now-champions-early-diagnosis-for-others/

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation

Seronegative MG Resource Center

MGFA, 2025

https://myasthenia.org/understanding-mg/seronegative-mg-resource-center/

General MG Management

MGFA, 2025

https://myasthenia.org/living-with-mg/after-your-diagnosis/general-mg-management/

Other Advocacy Organizations

Autoimmune diagnoses may obscure primary immunodeficiency

Immune Deficiency Foundation, 2025

https://primaryimmune.org/resources/news-articles/autoimmune-diagnoses-may-obscure-primary-immunodeficiency

Celiac Awareness Day 2025

Celiac Disease Foundation, 2025

https://celiac.org/2025/09/12/celiac-awareness-day-2025/

Healthcare News & Media

Medical news outlets, healthcare industry publications, and clinical updates

University News & Research Announcements

Up to 40 years to get diagnosed with lupus: Research highlights devastating impact

Swansea University, June 2025

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/press-office/news-events/news/2025/06/up-to-40-years-to-get-diagnosed-with-lupus-research-highlights-devastating-impact-of-delays-on-patients--.php

Predicting the progression of autoimmune disease with AI

Penn State Health News, January 2025

https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2025/01/predicting-the-progression-of-autoimmune-disease-with-ai/

Immune 'fingerprints' aid diagnosis of complex diseases

Stanford Medicine, February 2025

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/02/immune-cell-receptors-complex-disease.html

Medical News Websites

76% of Autoimmune Patients Receive at Least One Misdiagnosis

Managed Healthcare Executive, 2025

https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/76-of-autoimmune-patients-receive-at-least-one-misdiagnosis-study-shows

Misdiagnosis of autoimmune diseases leads to long-term patient impact

News Medical, March 2025

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250304/Misdiagnosis-of-autoimmune-diseases-leads-to-long-term-patient-impact.aspx

A new test could diagnose autoimmune diseases faster

STAT News, February 2025

https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/20/machine-learning-immune-cells-test-diagnose-auto-immune-diseases/

7 Rheumatology Headlines You Missed in August 2025

HCPLive, August 2025

https://www.hcplive.com/view/7-rheumatology-headlines-august-2025

Can AI help diagnose autoimmune encephalitis?

Encephalitis Society, 2025

https://www.encephalitis.info/news/can-ai-help-diagnose-autoimmune-encephalitis/

Healthcare Industry Publications

Addressing Myasthenia Gravis Diagnostic Delays and Access Barriers

AJMC, 2025

https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-myasthenia-gravis-diagnostic-delays-and-access-barriers-marla-black-morgan-md

The Long View of Diagnostic Delay in Axial Spondyloarthritis

RheumNow, 2025

https://rheumnow.com/news/long-view-diagnostic-delay-axial-spondyloarthritis

Predicting Psoriatic Arthritis in Psoriasis: How Close Are We?

RheumNow, 2025

https://rheumnow.com/news/predicting-psoriatic-arthritis-psoriasis-how-close-are-we

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology News

Novartis ianalumab first drug to reduce disease activity in Sjögren's disease

Novartis, October 29, 2025

https://www.novartis.com/news/media-releases/novartis-ianalumab-first-drug-reduce-disease-activity-and-patient-burden-sjogrens-disease-phase-iii-trials

Augurex Life Sciences Granted FDA Breakthrough Designation

BioSpace, 2025

https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/augurex-life-sciences-granted-fda-breakthrough-designation-for-spinestat-its-first-in-class-diagnostic-test-for-axial-spondyloarthritis

Kyverna Therapeutics Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Data

BioSpace, October 3, 2025

https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/kyverna-therapeutics-announces-positive-interim-phase-2-data-from-kysa-6-study-of-kyv-101-in-generalized-myasthenia-gravis-at-aanem-2025

Patient Stories & Personal Accounts

An 'All in Your Head' Diagnosis Can Cause Lasting Harm to Autoimmune Patients

Pain News Network, March 2025

https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2025/3/11/all-in-your-head-when-doctors-misdiagnose-autoimmune-disease

Unraveling an oral health mystery leads to rare autoimmune diagnosis

North Carolina Health News, March 2025

https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/03/12/oral-health-mystery-leads-to-autoimmune-diagnosis/

A day in the life of a 12-year-old with chronic illness: How lupus shaped my life

University of Florida Health, January 2025

https://phhp.ufl.edu/2025/01/30/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-12-year-old-with-chronic-illness-how-lupus-shaped-my-life/

Social Media & Patient Stories

Reddit discussions, YouTube videos, patient testimonials, and social media content

YouTube Videos

Seven years for a diagnosis: the delays that weigh on rheumatic diseases (Italy)

YouTube, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elYtjv95g9Y

From Delay to Damage: Changing the EGPA Trajectory

YouTube, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJTHidOMI7s

World Sjögren's Day 2025: Awareness Through Research

YouTube, July 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxiPk4s9LaY

Zainab Alani on diagnostic delays, intersectionality, and myasthenia gravis

EURORDIS YouTube, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sU2pHyhmK0

Go With Us! to EULAR 2025: Should We Treat RA Before It Starts?

YouTube, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwQSk_ePONc

Testing and Monitoring During Remission with Vasculitis Sept 2025

Vasculitis Foundation YouTube, September 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoT8UUHo2eY

Reddit Discussions

Weekly Suspected/Undiagnosed MS Thread - August 18, 2025

r/MultipleSclerosis, August 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/MultipleSclerosis/comments/1mtiu50/weekly_suspectedundiagnosed_ms_thread_august_18/

Autoimmune Diagnosis Discussion

r/Hashimotos, 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/Hashimotos/comments/1musiln/autoimmune_diagnosis/

Dr says if ANA is negative once then it will never be positive

r/Autoimmune, 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/Autoimmune/comments/1lfswbl/dr_says_if_ana_is_negative_once_then_it_will/

How did it started for you? Your very first symptoms?

r/rheumatoid, 2025

https://www.reddit.com/r/rheumatoid/comments/1j3i375/how_did_it_started_for_you_your_very_first/

Blogs & Personal Stories

Claire's Story: Gender Bias & the Long Road to Diagnosis

Autoimmune Institute, 2025

https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/autoimmune_stories/claires-story-gender-bias-the-long-road-to-diagnosis/

How Autoimmune Diseases in Women Are Overlooked

NC Schweitzer Fellowship, 2025

https://ncschweitzerfellowship.org/silent-struggles-how-autoimmune-diseases-in-women-are-overlooked/

Conferences & Professional Events

Medical conference presentations, symposiums, and professional event materials

ACR Convergence 2025

Study Finds Disparities in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

ACR Convergence 2025, Chicago

https://rheumatology.org/press-releases/acr-convergence-2025-sheds-light-on-disparities-age-related-trends-and-epidemiology-in-autoimmune-rheumatic-diseases

Delayed-Onset Myopathy in Dermatomyositis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ACR Abstract, 2025

https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/delayed-onset-myopathy-in-dermatomyositis-a-retrospective-cohort-study/

Current Diagnostic Delays in Vasculitis and Factors Associated with Time to Diagnosis

ACR Abstract, 2025

https://acrabstracts.org/abstract/current-diagnostic-delays-in-vasculitis-and-factors-associated-with-time-to-diagnosis/

EULAR 2025

Post-EULAR 2025 Highlights: Innovations in Autoimmune Disease Management

EULAR Congress, 2025

https://inderocro.com/post-eular-2025-highlights-innovations-in-autoimmune-disease-management/

EULAR 2025 Press Releases

EULAR, 2025

https://www.eular.org/eular-press-releases

Other Medical Conferences

MGFA International Conference Poster Key

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 2025

https://myasthenia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MGFA-International-Conference-Poster-Key-Summary-Guidev2_lmr_05.07.2025.pdf

World Arthritis Day 2025: Empowering Patients & Raising Awareness

Rheumatology Advisor, 2025

https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/features/world-arthritis-day-2025-interview-with-experts/

Research Statistics

65+
Academic Sources
30+
Government Sources
45+
Advocacy Organizations
40+
News & Media

Total Sources Collected: 200+ comprehensive data points

Research Period: June 1 - October 30, 2025

Geographic Coverage: Global (USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America)

This comprehensive bibliography was compiled as part of a PhD-level research analysis on autoimmune disease diagnostic delays. All sources were collected between June 1 - October 30, 2025, and represent the most current data available on this critical healthcare issue.

Last updated: November 1, 2025 | Document compiled from 200+ verified sources