Are Salivary Gland Ultrasonography Scores Associated with Salivary Flow Rates and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Sj ögren's syndrome?

CONCLUSION: High Milic and Hocevar SGUS scores are associated with reduced SFRs and poor OHRQoL as a PROM. US inhomogeneity of salivary glands is associated with low UWSFR and is a good indicator of severely affected gland function.
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Source: J Rheumatol - April 30, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Şahinkaya Y, Mumcu G, Özdemir FT, Kuruş RE, Ünal AU, Direskeneli H, Bruyn GA, Inanc N Tags: J Rheumatol Source Type: research