In addition to recurrent pain, fatigue, and increased rates of physical disability, individuals
with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased prevalence of some mental health …

Introduction: Most arthritides are associated with pain and psychological distress (clinically
significant depression and anxiety). Pain and depression are mutually exacerbating; both …

Objective The co‐occurrence of rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti–citrullinated protein
antibody (ACPA) positivity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is well described. However, the …

METHODS: We randomized PCPs to training or wait-list (delay) conditions; waitlist groups
were trained after reassessment. The primary outcome assessing newly acquired skills was …

Background: Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used for a variety of clinical
applications. However, clinical outcome studies have not consistently shown positive effects …

Objective To examine the association between symptoms of post‐traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk in a prospective cohort and to characterize the role …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease predominantly
affecting middle-aged women. Very commonly, pain is a manifestation of active disease and …

Objective In contrast to what is observed in the general population, a low body mass index
(BMI) has been associated with accelerated mortality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common and debilitating mental disorder with a
particularly high burden for women. Emerging evidence suggests PTSD may be more …

Objectives. Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for RA and has been associated with
increased disease severity and lower rates of disease remission. We hypothesized that …