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Disease characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis patients
| Mean DAS28 | 4.68±1.86 |
|---|---|
| Median DAS28 | 4.65±3.44 |
| Disease duration | 12.8±9.6 |
| TNF-inhibitor (% yes) | 35% |
| Methotrexate (% yes) | 75% |
| Other Biologic (% yes) | 20% |
| Other non-biologic DMARD (% yes) | 23% |
| Prednisone use (% yes) | 23% |
DAS28, disease activity score using a 28 joint count (median DAS28±IQR, mean DAS28±SD); DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; TNF, tumour necrosis factor.
