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Table 2 Clinical characteristics of the RA patients exhibiting at least moderate improvement at the follow-up examination
| Entry values | Follow-up | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 60 ± 16 | 61 ± 16 |
| Male/Female | 5/13 | 5/13 |
| Disease duration (year) | 4.5 ± 13.3 | 5.5 ± 13.5 |
| Swollen joint count (0–28) | 9 ± 6 | 2 ± 3 |
| Tender joint count (0–28) | 11.5 ± 6.5 | 2.5 ± 6.6 |
| DAS 28 | 5.66 ± 0.97 | 3.49 ± 1.22 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 56 ± 27.7 | 30 ± 24.1 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 51.08 ± 24.49 | 7.31 ± 19.13 |
