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Cox regression models on DMARD retention rates |
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| Predictor |
Beta (SE) |
HR (95% CI) |
P |
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| Re-employment (reference category: original course) |
-0.45 (0.21) |
0.64 (0.42–0.97) |
0.04 |
| MTX dose (per each 2.5 mg/week dose increment) |
-0.03 (0.02) |
0.97 (0.93–1.00) |
0.06 |
| Employment 1999 or later (reference category: 1998 or earlier) |
0.49 (0.26) |
1.63 (0.97–2.73) |
0.06 |
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In total, 172 were evaluated patients. CI, confidence interval; DMARD, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; HR, hazard ratio; MTX, methotrexate; SE, standard error. | |||
Kapral et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006 8:R46 doi:10.1186/ar1902 |
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