Association between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio and the prognosis in patients with autoimmune encephalitis: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio (RAR) is a combined new indicator reflecting immunology and has been reported to predict the prognosis of inflammation-related diseases and brain diseases. However, the association and predictive value of RAR in the prognosis of patients with autoimmune encephalitis (AE) has not been reported.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study, and data were collected from the Henan Provincial People's Hospital. RAR was categorized according to quartile. The prognosis was assessed using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and an mRS score of ≥3 was defined as a poor prognosis. The logistical regression model was used to explore the association between RAR and the prognosis, with results reported as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confid

SUBMITTER: Li D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10808499 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature