The implication of anti-Ro60 with or without anti-Ro52 antibody in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Objectives: Anti-Ro60 and anti-Ro52 autoantibodies are frequently used as diagnostic biomarkers for Sjogren's disease, but their clinical significance in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is not well characterised.

Methods: Patients fulfilling SLE classification criteria were studied according to their anti-Ro status. We defined Ro positivity (Ro+) as those who have either anti-Ro60 or anti-Ro52 positivity.

Perspectives of Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in the Early Phase of COVID-19.

Objective: To determine health perceptions of patients with rheumatic diseases in the early phase of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: Rheumatology patients at a single center received via text message the Australian Rheumatology Association COVID-19 information sheet and an invitation to participate in a deidentified survey. Patient concerns regarding risks conferred by their rheumatologic disease or medications, impact of receiving the information sheet on the likelihood of staying on medication, and acceptance of telehealth were ascertained.

Is there a correlation between bacterial vaginosis and preterm labour in women in the Otago region of New Zealand?

Context: While an association between bacterial vaginosis and preterm labour has been established, the relative contribution of this condition remains controversial.

Objective: To determine whether bacterial vaginosis is likely to be an important contributing factor in preterm births in Otago, New Zealand, a region with a historically high rate of such births.

Design And Setting: Women receiving antenatal care from Queen Mary Maternity Services were studied prospectively.