Social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to worse outcomes in females with inflammatory arthritis
ConclusionsFemales with IA reported significantly higher rates of decline in general health, mood disturbance and increased disease activity during the period of social isolation. This was reflected in a trend towards greater levels of psychological distress.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
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