Elevated DAS28-ESR in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have comorbid fibromyalgia is associated more with tender joint counts than with patient global assessment or swollen joint counts: implications for assessment of inflammatory activity

CONCLUSIONS: DAS28-ESR is elevated significantly in FM+ vs. FM- RA patients; pooled effect sizes were highest for TJC, followed by PATGL, SJC and ESR. The findings appear relevant to response and remission criteria, treat-to-target, and general management of RA.PMID:38525998 | DOI:10.55563/clinexprheumatol/vfvso2
Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research