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Mean Prednisone Dose One Quarter Before and After RCI Initiation.
| RA | SLE | DM/PM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 201 | 131 | 121 |
| Mean pre-Q1a (mg) | 15.86 ± 1.71 | 17.39 ± 2.27 | 17.31 ± 2.18 |
| Mean post-Q1a (mg) | 11.47 ± 1.63 | 13.05 ± 2.27 | 12.98 ± 2.34 |
Abbreviations: RA, rheumatoid arthritis; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus; DM, dermatomyositis; PM, polymyositis.
Confidence intervals are calculated with a 95% confidence level.
