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Demographic Characteristics of Patients With RA, SLE, DM/PM on RCI.
| Analysis Category | RA | SLE | DM/PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (average in years) | 59.1 | 48.1 | 55.5 |
| Number of patients on RCI, n (%) | 1269 (46.2) | 874 (31.8) | 606 (22.0) |
| Gender, % female | 78 | 89 | 70 |
| RCI dose administered | |||
| 80 Units, 2×/week (%) | 58 | 57 | 68 |
| 200 Units/week (%) | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Average RCI duration, days | 115.7 | 129.2 | 157.1 |
Abbreviations: RA, rheumatoid arthritis; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus; DM, dermatomyositis; PM, polymyositis.
