Characteristic | Methotrexate treated | No DMARD |
---|---|---|
Patients (n) | 19 | 26 |
Age (years ± standard deviation) | 63.8 ± 14.3 | 60.8 ± 14.0 |
Sex (male/female) | 5/14 | 8/18 |
Disease duration (years ± standard deviation) | 13.1 ± 9.6* | 8.2 ± 8.3 |
Rheumatoid factor (+/-) | 12/7 | 14/12 |
Radiographic data (erosive/non-erosive) | 15/4* | 10/16 |