Abstract:Conclusions: Anxious or depressive patients showed higher disease activity, especially in measures with some subjectivity (such as TJC and PGA) but not regarding ESR or CRP and worse function and QoL. This fact must be taken into account when evaluating therapeutic efficacy.
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