correlational
Analysis v1
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Larger body size in psoriasis patients is strongly linked to worse disease control, as measured by standard disease activity scores.
Scientific Claim
Higher whole-body volume correlates with lower minimal disease activity (MDA) scores (Pearson correlation = -0.685), indicating greater disease activity.
Original Statement
“those with a higher MRI-derived body volume had a lower MDA score (Pearson correlation = -0.685)”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study is observational, so 'correlates with' appropriately reflects the correlational finding without implying causation.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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More than skin-deep: visceral fat is strongly associated with disease activity, function and metabolic indices in psoriatic disease
Cross-Sectional Study
Human
2023 Jun 23Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found