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🦴 SDAI (Simplified Disease Activity Index, RA)

UseWhen to use: treat-to-target visits when CRP is available.

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Strata≤3.3 remission; ≤11 LDA; ≤26 MDA; >26 HDA.

LimitsWhen not to use: CRP units mistaken (mg/L vs mg/dL). · Pitfall: ignoring extra-articular disease. · CDAI is the CRP-free sibling.

SourceSmolen JS / Aletaha D SDAI literature

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Score + version; reference only — not a substitute for care · no HIS write

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Clinical takeaway

CRP in mg/dL.

When to use

When to use: treat-to-target visits when CRP is available.

How it works

TJC28 + SJC28 + PtGA(0–10) + PhGA(0–10) + CRP(mg/dL).

Key points

  • CRP in mg/dL.
  • ≤3.3 remission.
  • Next: CDAI / DAS28.

References

  • Smolen JS / Aletaha D SDAI literature
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does SDAI (Simplified Disease Activity Index, RA) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
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