Oct. 12 marks World Arthritis Day, a time to raise awareness of a disease that impacts more than half a billion people worldwide. According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting nearly one in four people.
Benjamin Smith, associate dean of the School of Physician Assistant Practice at Florida State University's College of Medicine, is at the forefront of this challenge. With more than 25 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant in rheumatology, Smith combines his clinical background with education and research to improve care for patients with arthritis among other autoimmune conditions.
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