Plus-minus values are means �� SD. The DAS28 score was defined according to the European League against Rheumatism criteria. *P-value calculated using Welch's t-test or Fisher's exact test when approp
RA = Rheumatoid Arthritis, RF = rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP = anti cyclic citrullinated protein antibody, CRP = C-reactive protein, NA = not applicable, BMI = body mass index.