From: Understanding emerging treatment paradigms in rheumatoid arthritis
Clinical evidence | Subclinical evidence |
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Early age of onset | Evidence of erosion on radiograph or MRI (van der Heijde–Sharp score ≥2.6) |
Failed two DMARDs in 6 months | Elevated CRP level (≥0.6 mg/dl) |
≥4 swollen joints | Elevated ESR (28 mm/hour) |
Elevated DAS score (≥4.2) |  |
Health Assessment Questionnaire raw score >4 | Â |