Univariate analysis: the relationship between clinical characteristics, the use of drugs ever and the expression of NOD2 in SLE patients (categorical variables).
posted on 2013-02-20, 15:31authored byShui-Lian Yu, Chun-Kwok Wong, Purple Tsz-Yan Wong, Da-Peng Chen, Cheuk-Chun Szeto, Edmund K. Li, Lai-Shan Tam
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“Flare” is defined as increase in the SLEDAI score by 3 or more;
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“Ever” refers to use of immunosuppressants [prednisolone, hydroxychloroquine, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide (oral or IV), cyclosporin A and mycophenolate mofetil] since the diagnosis of SLE;