Research reveals care gap for rheumatoid arthritis patients who smoke or are obese

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Rheumatology health care professionals understand the implications of cigarette smoking and obesity on rheumatoid arthritis but lack the time, training and resources to fully address these issues with patients, according to a new Arthritis Research Canada study. Dr. Derin Karacabeyli, who is training under Arthritis Research Canada Scientific Director, Dr. Dianne Lacaille, explains his research findings.