| 摘要 |
Methods for predicting the likelihood of development of rheumatoid arthritis for individuals that present with recent-onset undifferentiated arthritis. The methods are based on the determination of a set of clinical markers and/or parameters and determining a predicted risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical markers and parameters that are decisive for the risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis may include serum levels of C-reactive protein, Rheumatoid factors, anti-CCP antibodies, anti-MCV as well as age, gender, localization of the joint complaints, length of morning stiffness, and number of tender and/or swollen joints or combinations thereof. The method may be performed by a computer. The invention further relates to a computer, a sample analyser and a computer program product for performing the method and a data carrier with the computer program product. |
