Joint damage progresses constantly over the first 20 yr of RA. It accounts for approximately 25% of disability in established RA. The link between damage and disability is strongest in late (>8 yr) RA. However, avoiding or reducing joint damage in both early and established/late RA is likely to maintain function.

Self-rated depression in patients with AMD was associated with VA severity level. It should, therefore, be relatively easy for ophthalmologists to implement the screening procedure and refer identified patients to psychiatrists for proper assessment and treatment.

The annual societal costs of patients with occupational hand eczema in this study are high, and similar to those for severe psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.

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Patients with CHE refractory to topical steroids incur marked costs to society. The costs increase disproportionately with escalating treatment stages, especially in patients admitted to hospital. Hence, new treatments may help to reduce the societal costs of CHE.