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| Follow up | Methylprednisolone | Control | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| 1 mo | 77% | 20% | 283% (96 to 723) | 2 (2 to 3) |
| 3 mo | 63% | 7% | 850% (185 to 3400) | 2 (2 to 3) |
| 6 mo | 57% | 7% | 750% (152 to 3050) | 2 (2 to 4) |
| 9 mo | 53% | 7% | 700% (136 to 2880) | 3 (2 to 4) |
| 12 mo | 50% | 7% | 650% (119 to 2700) | 3 (2 to 5) |