TABLE 3.
Difference in serum lipids, DAS28, and inflammatory factors in RA patients after 12 weeks of therapy
| Parameter | RA-A (n = 28) | RA-C (n = 27) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cholesterol (mmol/l) | −1.03 (−1.16, −0.89) | 0.03 (−0.15, 0.20) | <0.001 |
| HDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | 0.05 (0, 0.09) | 0.03 (−0.05, 0.12) | 0.797 |
| LDL cholesterol (mmol/l) | −0.99 (−1.13, −0.86) | 0.06 (−0.11, 0.23) | <0.001 |
| Triglycerides (mmol/l) | −0.10 (−0.21, 0.01) | −0.03 (−0.11, 0.06) | 0.304 |
| DAS28 | −0.41 (−0.52, −0.30) | −0.03 (−0.15, 0.10) | <0.001 |
| hs-CRP (mg/l) | −5.41 (−6.48, −4.34) | −0.06 (−1.77, 1.65) | <0.001 |
| ESR (mm/h) | −5.46 (−7.31, −3.62) | 0.03 (−0.15, 0.2) | 0.005 |
| IL-6 (pg/ml) | −2.12 (−5.56, 1.32) | 1.04 (−0.80, 2.87) | 0.104 |
| ICAM-1 (ng/ml) | −21.32 (−43.11, 0.48) | 0.76 (−23.99, 25.51) | 0.174 |
Values are presented as means (95% confidence interval).