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Table 2 Clinical characteristics of the RA patients exhibiting at least moderate improvement at the follow-up examination

From: Intraindividual changes of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV in peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are associated with the disease activity

 

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

  1. DAS 28 Disease activity score, CRP C-reactive protein, ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. The values are medians ± SD
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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