A retrospective cohort study shows higher AECC scores relate to increased disease activity and damage, suggesting further insights are needed.
In this exploratory study, higher 2022 AECC scores at diagnosis were associated with greater disease activity and damage accrual. These findings should be interpreted as exploratory observations. A prospective evaluation of the clinical implications of classification scores beyond their intended purpose is needed.
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