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Patient’s data
| Patients | RA (n = 30) | OA (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F) | 6/24 | 11/19 |
| Age (years) | 52 +- 15 | 62 +- 12 |
| Disease duration (years) | 12+- 11 | 6 +- 10 |
| Rheumatoid factor (+/−) | 15/15 | – |
| DAS28 | 4.27+- 1.23 | – |
| ERS | 39 + −26.3 | |
| CRP | 17.5 + −15.6 | |
| DMARD (MTX) | 30 | – |
RA, rheumatoid arthritis; OA Osteoarthritis; DAS28, disease activity score in 28 joints; ERS, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; (CRP) C reactive protein; DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; MTX, metotrexate.
