Table 1.
Comparison of the general conditions and inflammatory indicators in two groups.
| A(n=60) | B(n=52) | Ratio/Mediandifference(95%CI) | X2/Z | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male/female | 13/47 | 11/41 | 0.005(−0.147 to 0.157) | 0.04 | .95 |
| Age (y) | 55(49, 65) | 54(49, 63) | 1(−3 to 4) | 0.34 | .74 |
| Smoking/No smoking | 11/49 | 9/43 | 0.01(−0.132 to 0.152) | 0.02 | .89 |
| SJC | 5.0(4.0, 7.0) | 1.0(0.0, 1.0) | 5(4–5) | 9.2 | <.001 |
| TJC | 6.0(4.3, 8.0) | 1.0(1.0, 1.0) | 5(4–6) | 9.2 | <.001 |
| MS (min) | 110.0(80.0, 150.0) | 10.0(5.0, 20.0) | 100(85–120) | 9.1 | <.001 |
| ESR (mm/h) | 66.0(30.5, 91.2) | 14.0(8.0, 25.8) | 48(34–60) | 7.1 | <.001 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 40.5(19.0, 89.8) | 2.0(1.0, 6.8) | 37(26–46) | 8.2 | <.001 |
| RF (IU/mL) | 213.5(84.8, 400.5) | 112.0(38.0, 232.8) | 88.5(24–159) | 2.9 | .003 |
| PTL (109/L) | 278.5(208.8, 358.0) | 175.5(141.0,202.8) | 104(71–137) | 5.6 | <.001 |
| DAS28 score | 5.2(4.3, 5.8) | 1.6(1.1, 2.2) | 3.4(3.1–3.8) | 9.1 | <.001 |
CRP = C-reactive protein, DAS28 = disease activity score 28, ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate, MS = morning stiffness, PLT = platelets, RF = rheumatoid factor, SJC = swollen joint counts, TJC = tender joint counts.
A= moderate and high activity group.
B= low activity and remission group.