Hematological Profile and Inflammatory Markers in Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects: A Case-control Study in Elele, Nigeria

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the hematological profile and inflammatory markers in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
• Conducted a case-control study design
• Compared hematological profiles and inflammatory markers between rheumatoid arthritis subjects and controls
• Analyzed various blood parameters related to inflammation
• Significant differences in hematological profiles were observed between cases and controls
• Elevated levels of specific inflammatory markers were found in rheumatoid arthritis subjects
• Findings suggest potential relationships between hematological changes and disease severity