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Catastrophizing and pain in arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other rheumatic diseases
Article first published online: 31 MAR 2006
DOI: 10.1002/art.21865
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Edwards, R. R., Bingham, C. O., Bathon, J. and Haythornthwaite, J. A. (2006), Catastrophizing and pain in arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other rheumatic diseases. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 55: 325–332. doi: 10.1002/art.21865
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- Issue published online: 31 MAR 2006
- Article first published online: 31 MAR 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 15 SEP 2005
- Manuscript Received: 8 AUG 2005
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