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behavioral treatment of arthritis  

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  • Arthritis refers to a group of more than 100 disorders in which the joints become damaged, often as a result of inflammation. There is no known cure for arthritis and as such, it is a common condition that is usually chronic in nature and causes significant pain and disability. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Arthritis: Behavioral Treatment]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-T39B5F39-S

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