Ultrasonographic assessment of the quadriceps muscle in elderly women

Anthropometrical and qualitative ultrasonographic assessment of the quadriceps muscle [vastus lateralis] in thirty elderly women was done before and after a physical training program to develop muscle strength for eighteen weeks. Statistical comparison in different assessment parameters showed that there was no statistical significant difference [p > 0.05] in body weight, thigh girth and cross sectional area of the quadriceps before and after the physical training program. But there was a statistical significant difference [p < 0.05] as regards thigh subcutaneous fat and muscle thickness

Intrapartum amniotic fluid index and its relationship to some parameters of fetal distress

Amniotic fluid index was measured in 100 primigravidae women, in labour, medically free end having single viable cephalic fetus. They are classified into two groups. Group 1 included 30 women with intact membranes and group 2 included 70 women with ruptured membranes.The mean AFI was 12.3 +/- 1.2 in group 1 and 5.1 +/- 1.3 in group 2. There was highly significant difference between AFI and meconium grading Apgar scores at one and five minutes and PH values of the cord blood in both groups [P< 0.001]. The AFI values were classified into 4 groups [group A, B, C and D]. There was highly significant difference as regards AFI values between group 1 and group 2. The AFI value has no significant relationship to the gestational ages in both groups [1 and 2], but had a significant relationship to meconium grading. Apgar scores at one and five minutes and PH value of the cord blood. The intrapartum AFI value below which neoborn is at increased risk of fetal distress, is 9 cms in women with ruptured membranes during labour. So the assessment of intrapartum AFI is a comprehensive admission test with the other fetal distress tests