Patient characteristics
| Controls | CS− | CS+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Age (y) | 45 ± 10 | 49 ± 13 | 58 ± 16 |
| Gender (M/F) | 1/14 | 3/11 | 3/10 |
| Disease duration (y) | 11 ± 10 | 6 ± 7 | |
| Prednisone, daily oral dosage (mg) | 9.2 ± 2.8 | ||
| Prednisone, lifetime oral dosage (g) | 4.4 ± 4.9 |
Note.—CS indicates corticosteroids.