Table 1
Results of treatment
| Variable | Before treatment | After treatment | Paired t test (p value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results are shown as mean (SD). | |||
| SLEDAI | 13.8 (7.0) | 4.4 (3.6) | <0.01 |
| Serum albumin (g/l) | 28 (11) | 41 (6) | <0.025 |
| Total protein (g/l) | 52 (12) | 67 (7) | <0.025 |
| C3 (g/l) | 0.5 (0.1) | 0.9 (0.4) | <0.025 |
| Serum creatinine (µmol/l) | 100 (60) | 80 (40) | NS |
| Prednisone (mg/day) | 27.6 (7.8) | 12.5 (5.0) | <0.01 |
