Assessment of disease severity and prognosis

The Subcommittee members initially agreed on the concepts of disease activity, damage and severity, defining severity as the total effect of disease on organ function. It was decided to start with the assessment of severity using the Medsger's severity scale. A revised version of this scale was...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental rheumatology 2003, Vol.21 (3 Suppl 29), p.S42-S46
Main Authors: Medsger, Jr, T A, Bombardieri, S, Czirjak, L, Scorza, R, Della Rossa, A, Bencivelli, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Prognosis
Rheumatology - methods
Rheumatology - standards
Scleroderma, Systemic - physiopathology
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:The Subcommittee members initially agreed on the concepts of disease activity, damage and severity, defining severity as the total effect of disease on organ function. It was decided to start with the assessment of severity using the Medsger's severity scale. A revised version of this scale was constructed. The rationale for the exclusion of other variables was provided.
ISSN:0392-856X