Integrating clinical features, inflammatory markers, and immune profiles: a Yunke-based nomogram model for rheumatoid arthritis prognosis.
Objective: To develop a prognostic nomogram integrating clinical, inflammatory, and immune parameters for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients receiving Yunke-drug combination therapy, facilitating personalized treatment decisions.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 304 RA patients (2010-2024) divided into training (n = 213) and validation (n = 91) cohorts. Predictor selection through univariate/multivariate logistic regression informed nomogram construction. Model performance was assessed via ROC curves, calibration plots, and decision curve analysis (DCA).
Results: Six independent predictors emerged: elevated rheumatoid factor (OR = 1.32, 1.08-1.62), CRP > 10 mg/L (OR = 2.14, 1.45-3.16), ≥4 swollen joints (OR = 1.87, 1.22-2.88), TNF-α > 8.1 pg./mL (OR = 2.05, 1.33-3.17), IL-6 > 15 pg./mL (OR = 1.94, 1.25-3.01), and CD3 + T cells <650/μL (OR = 1.76, 1.15-2.70) (all p < 0.05). The nomogram showed strong discrimination (C-index: 0.883 training; 0.823 validation) with AUCs of 0.881 (0.804-0.958) and 0.823 (0.679-0.966). Sensitivity/specificity reached 94.3%/90.7% (training) versus 78.3%/81.2% (validation). DCA confirmed clinical utility across probability thresholds (15-85%).
Conclusion: This first multifactorial nomogram for Yunke-combined therapy integrates joint assessments, serum biomarkers, cytokine profiles, and cellular immunity indicators. Demonstrated predictive accuracy (30.5% training; 29.7% validation response rates) supports its potential for therapeutic monitoring. While internally validated, multicenter studies are required to confirm generalizability. The model establishes a framework for precision RA management, with implications for dose optimization and resistance mechanism research.
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