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Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and healthy control subjects.
| RA patients (n = 30) | Healthy controls (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (range) years | 46.1 (33–75) | 45.5 (28–64) |
| Male : female | 5 : 25 | 8 : 22 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/L) | 15.9 (1.1–90.6) | — |
| Rheumatoid factor (IU/mL) | 192.0 (6–943) | — |
| DAS28∗ mean (range) score | 2.99 (1.12–5.07) | — |
∗DAS28 = 28 joints' disease activity score.
