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R Mittal

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Copper status of Indian pregnant women of low socio-economic group and its effect on the outcome of pregnancy.

Copper status of 109 women, (36 nonpregnant, 17 in the first trimester, 17 in the second trimester of pregnancy and 39 in the postpartum period) and its effect on the outcome of pregnancy was evaluated by a cross-sectional study. The results documented a low intake of copper--1.2 mg-1.5 mg, by the women and a statistically significant correlation (P less than 0.01) between the intake of copper and the intake Calories and protein. Serum copper levels rose with the progress of pregnancy and the increase was statistically significant (P less than 0.005) in the second trimester. Thereafter, a slight decline was noted. No correlation was found between serum copper and serum total proteins, albumin or globulin in either the pregnant or the nonpregnant women. The correlation between the dietary intake of copper and serum copper concentration was also not significant. Birth weight, length and head circumference of the neonate exhibited no correlation with material dietary or serum copper levels.

Birth Weight↗

Incontinentia pigmenti et achromians.

A case is reported, apparently the first of its kind in the literature, of a female child in which there were not only pigmented lesions of incontinentia pigmenti but also hypopigmented lesions of incontinentia pigmenti achromians. The title incontinentia pigmenti et achromians is suggested for this combined disorder. The child also had associated lesions in the form of nail dystrophy, delayed dentition and epilepsy.

Child, Preschool↗