Table 1 Demographic data and clinical characteristics of RA patients in the study
Characteristic | RA (n = 34) | HC (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years), mean (range) | 56 (34–78) | 45 (29–68) |
Sex (n), female/male | 26/8 | 17/7 |
CRP (mg/L), mean (range) | 30.35 (0.5–75.1) | |
ESR (mm/h), mean (range) | 47.29 (7–117) | |
RF (IU/ml), mean (range) | 223.35 (9.69–991) | |
Anti-CCP (RU/ml), mean (range) | 52.50 (1–200) | |
Tender joint count, mean (range) of 68 joints | 6.35 (0–26) | |
Swollen joint count, mean (range) of 68 joints | 4.47 (0–22) |