Dr.Delphine Courvoisier described her use of one test in health outcome research and the proprietary "DAS" it yielded.What did she mean by "DAS" in this context?
A) disease activity score
B) drug after-effect score
C) disability adjustment score
D) differential ability scaled score

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Dr. Delphine Courvoisier is likely referring to the Disease Activity Score (DAS) in the context of health outcome research. The DAS is a composite score used to assess disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients, which includes measurements of tender and swollen joint counts, patient global assessment, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate or C-reactive protein. Therefore, the correct answer is A) disease activity score.

DrDelphine Courvoisier Described Her Use of One Test in Health