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Characteristics of the study population. RA: rheumatoid arthritis.
| Total (n) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Gender (female:male) | 20:1 |
| Mean age (years) | 51.7 ± 3.43 |
| Duration of RA (years) | 7.3 ± 1.9 |
| Baseline DAS28 (ESR) | 4.83 ± 0.29 |
| Dosage of MTX (mg) | 6.48 ± 1.16 |
| Dosage of prednisolone (mg) | 3.64 ± 0.56 |
ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; MTX: methotrexate.
