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OneLiner

Pt presents with morning stiffness, joint pain, ulnar deviation, and an elevated ESR of 60 mm/hr. These are classic symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is linked to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) subtype known as HLA-DR4. Type 1 diabetes mellitus also has a strong association with HLA-DR4.