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A MacKinnon

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Biparietal diameter and menstrual age in the black population attending Edendale Hospital.

The relationship between fetal biparietal diameter measured by echography and menstrual age for blacks was studied. Predicted values and their confidence limits are presented in tables and graphs. The biparietal diameter was significantly smaller from 28 weeks than American and European studies, demonstrating that a composite graph was not applicable to the Zulus. The echographic results were checked at term by external cephalometry. Occipitofrontal circumference and birth weights for newborns were found similar to other studies. The smaller BPD in late pregnancy could be explained by the head's shape. The new charts are valuable in assessing fetal growth in African blacks.

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Lack of correlation among the 3 outcomes describing SLE: disease activity, damage and quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the this study was to correlate three outcome measures in patients with SLE, namely disease activity, damage, and quality of life. METHODS: One hundred and five SLE patients completed the Medical Outcome Survey (MOS) SF-20 during their regular clinic visit. Disease activity (SLEDAI) and damage (SLICC/ACR Damage Index) were assessed according to a standard protocol. Statistical analyses included the Pearson correlation coefficients, a logistic regression, and a linear regression analysis. RESULTS: There was no correlation between the SLEDAI and SLICC/ACR DI. There was no correlation between the SLICC/ACR DI and any of the MOS domains by Pearson correlation. Although a statistical correlation was demonstrated between the SLEDAI score and the social functioning and health perception domains of the MOS SF-20, there were not clinically important. CONCLUSION: Thus, the three outcomes of disease activity, accumulated damage, and health status remain important independent outcome measures in the assessment of prognosis in patients with SLE.

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