RA patients (n=208) | Lower hemoglobin (n=56) | Normal hemoglobin (n=152) | p value |
---|---|---|---|
Hemoglobin | 11.3 | 13.5 | <0.01 |
Duration of RA | 14.9 | 14.2 | n.s. |
ESR | 31.2 | 22.3 | <0.01 |
CRP | 0.48 | 0.51 | n.s. |
RF | 96.2 | 105.4 | n.s. |
MMP-3 | 116.6 | 100.2 | n.s. |
Anti CCP antibody | 60.9 | 58.2 | n.s. |
DAS28-ESR | 3.86 | 3.36 | <0.01 |
DAS28-CRP | 2.98 | 2.77 | n.s. |
mHAQ | 0.59 | 0.43 | n.s. |