Table 4.
Legend: DMARD disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug.
| Odds Ratio (95%CI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age >65 years | 2.19 (0.27-17.78) | 0.463 |
| Female | 2.06 (0.54-7.83) | 0.288 |
| Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) | 0.24 (0.03-1.90) | 0.175 |
| Underweight (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) | 5.97 (1.15-30.9) | 0.033 |
| Current Smoker | no events | - |
| Per Comorbid Condition | 1.17 (0.49-2.76) | 0.723 |
| Hypertension | 0.71 (0.18-2.89) | 0.635 |
| Diabetes | 2.36 (0.47-11.77) | 0.293 |
| Coronary Artery Disease | 5.14 (1.33-19.77) | 0.017 |
| Prednisone Exposure (Any) | 3.06 (0.81-11.60) | 0.101 |
| Prednisone >15 mg/day | 20.97 (3.46-127.16) | 0.001 |
| DMARD therapy | 0.77 (0.20-2.92) | 0.703 |
| Biologic therapy | 0.55 (0.07-4.46) | 0.575 |
| Not on DMARD or biologic therapy | 1.68 (0.44-6.37) | 0.445 |
Legend: DMARD disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug.