Identification of 6 dermatomyositis subgroups using principal component analysis-based cluster analysis.

Huiyi ZhuChanyuan WuNan JiangYanhong WangJiuliang ZhaoDong XuQian WangMengtao LiXiaofeng Zeng

Published in: International journal of rheumatic diseases (2019)

We applied cluster analysis to a large group of DM patients and identified 6 clinical subgroups, underscoring the need for better phenotypic characterization to help develop individualized treatments and improve prognosis.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
data analysis