Skip to main content

Table 5 Cox regression models on DMARD retention rates

From: Methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis is frequently effective, even if re-employed after a previous failure

Predictor

Beta (SE)

HR (95% CI)

P

Re-employment (reference category: original course)

-0.45 (0.21)

0.64 (0.42–0.97)

0.04

MTX dose (per each 2.5 mg/week dose increment)

-0.03 (0.02)

0.97 (0.93–1.00)

0.06

Employment 1999 or later (reference category: 1998 or earlier)

0.49 (0.26)

1.63 (0.97–2.73)

0.06

  1. In total, 172 were evaluated patients. CI, confidence interval; DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; HR, hazard ratio; MTX, methotrexate; SE, standard error.
Back to article page

Arthritis Research & Therapy

ISSN: 1478-6362

Contact us