Positivity at baseline | Seroconversion | |
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p Values are based on comparisons for aCL(−) versus aCL(+) patients by χ² test (for dichotomous variables) and by Student’s t test (for continuous variables). | ||
NS, not significant. | ||
Age | NS | <0.001 |
Sex | <0.01 | NS |
Disease duration | NS | <0.05 |
No of prior DMARDs | NS | <0.01 |
MTX (n/y) | NS | NS |
Disease activity (DAS28) | NS | <0.01 |
RF (neg/pos) | <0.05 | NS |
ANA (neg/pos) | NS | NS |