Health-related utility values of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and its predictors

Abstract

This is the first report on the EQ-5D utility values of patients with PSS. These patients have significantly impaired utility values compared with the UK general population. EQ-5D utility values are significantly related to pain and depression scores in PSS.

The Potential Role for Early Biomarker Testing as Part of a Modern, Multidisciplinary Approach to Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnosis

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Validation of the Brief Cognitive Symptoms Index in Sjögren Syndrome

“…The prevalence is estimated at 0.1-0.6% 1 . Cardinal symptoms are oral and ocular dryness, but abnormal fatigue and moderate to severe daily pain are reported by the majority of patients and contribute to reduced health quality 2,3 . Depressive symptoms and poor sleep are also features of SS 4,5,6 .…”

Fears and beliefs of people living with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review

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