Physical activity, by definition, is any skeletal muscle body movement that results in energy
expenditure. In the last few decades, a plethora of scientific evidences have accumulated …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which not only affects the joints but
can also impact on general well-being and risk for cardiovascular disease. Regular physical …

Musculoskeletal conditions are common in men and women of all ages across all socio-
demographic strata of society. They are the most common cause of severe long-term pain …

Background While it is recognised that depression is prevalent in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),
recent studies have also highlighted significant levels of anxiety in RA patients. This study …

Objective. The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) has developed
recommendations for the pharmacological management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with …

Aims Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects approximately 1%
of the world's population. There are a wide number of guidelines and recommendations …

Review of the evidence on patient-centred care (PCC) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) shows
that involving the patient as an individual–with unique needs, concerns and preferences …

Objectives. Suicidal behaviour (SB) entered the DSM-5, underlying a specific biological
vulnerability. Then, recent findings suggested a possible role of the immune system in SB …

The prevalence of clinical anxiety and clinical depression in rheumatic diseases is about
twice the prevalence seen in the general population. At a milder level, the occurrence of …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease and many patients with RA experience
lifelong anxiety and depression. The aim of this study is to provide an assessment of anxiety …