Self-reported Achilles tendon involvement in PsA causes patients persistent pain, contributing to severe functional impairment and lower PsA-related QOL. According to a cross-sectional, observational study published in Rheumatology International,...
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Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with higher healthcare costs and reduced QOL in US adults, with increased assistance needed for daily activities.
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