Factors associated with response to the therapy: multiple logistic regression analysis.
| Coefficient (ß) | Standard Error of ß | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 1.6 | 0.29 | 0.00005 |
| ESR | −0.023 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
| Osteopontin | 0.52* | 0.14 | 0.001* |
| Hemoglobin | −0.34* | 0.13 | 0.021* |
| CRP | −0.16 | 0.17 | 0.36 |
Intercept: mathematical constant without clinical interpretation; this option allows us to specify a regression equation with an intercept because most variables of interest are measured on more or less arbitrary scales where zero points have no special meaning. Therefore, the default setting of the intercept combination is included in the model.
↵* The 2 relevant predictors for response to therapy. ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP: C-reactive protein.