Rheumatology

Editorials:

J. S. Smolen, W. B. Graninger, and P. Emery

Leflunomide, a new disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug and the never ending rheumatoid arthritis story
Rheumatology 2000 39: 689-692; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.689 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. T. Marshall and A. J. Crisp

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Rheumatology 2000 39: 692-695; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.692 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Hamann and U. Syrbe

T-cell trafficking into sites of inflammation
Rheumatology 2000 39: 696-699; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.696 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:

F. M. McQueen

Magnetic resonance imaging in early inflammatory arthritis: what is its role?
Rheumatology 2000 39: 700-706; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.700 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Conron, C. Young, and H. L. C. Beynon

Calcium metabolism in sarcoidosis and its clinical implications
Rheumatology 2000 39: 707-713; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.707 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

R. A. van Haselen and P. A. G. Fisher

A randomized controlled trial comparing topical piroxicam gel with a homeopathic gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatology 2000 39: 714-719; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.714 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Salaffi, S. Piva, C. Barreca, E. Cacace, G. Ciancio, G. Leardini, A. Mannoni, C. Minari, P. Occhi, M. Pianon, L. Punzi, K. A. Re, R. Scarpa, A. Sulli, and W. Troise-Rioda

Validation of an Italian version of the Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (ITALIAN-AIMS2) for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatology 2000 39: 720-727; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.720 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Taki, E. Sugiyama, A. Kuroda, T. Mino, and M. Kobayashi

Interleukin-4 inhibits interleukin-11 production by rheumatoid synovial cells
Rheumatology 2000 39: 728-731; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.728 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Uhlig, L M. Smedstad, P. Vaglum, T. Moum, N. Gérard, and T. K. Kvien

The course of rheumatoid arthritis and predictors of psychological, physical and radiographic outcome after 5 years of follow-up
Rheumatology 2000 39: 732-741; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.732 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. T. H. Molenaar, W. F. Lems, B. A. C. Dijkmans, M. H. M. T. de Koning, R. J. van de Stadt, and A. E. Voskuyl

Levels of markers of bone resorption are moderately increased in patients with inactive rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 742-744; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.742 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Inoue, P. Wicart, T. Kawasaki, J. Huang, T. Ushiyama, S. Hukuda, and J.-P. Courpied

Prevalence of hip osteoarthritis and acetabular dysplasia in French and Japanese adults
Rheumatology 2000 39: 745-748; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.745 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Tomita, H. Takano, N. Tomita, R. Morishita, M. Kaneko, K. Shi, K. Takahi, T. Nakase, Y. Kaneda, H. Yoshikawa, and T. Ochi

Transcription factor decoy for NFB inhibits cytokine and adhesion molecule expressions in synovial cells derived from rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 749-757; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.749 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Larsen, C. A. King, M. Simms, and V. M. Skanes

Major histocompatibility complex phenotypes influence serum testosterone concentration
Rheumatology 2000 39: 758-763; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.758 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. J. Chover-Gonzalez, D. S. Jessop, P. Tejedor-Real, J. Gibert-Rahola, and M. S. Harbuz

Onset and severity of inflammation in rats exposed to the learned helplessness paradigm
Rheumatology 2000 39: 764-771; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.764 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Birrell, P. Croft, C. Cooper, G. Hosie, G. J. Macfarlane, and A. Silman

Radiographic change is common in new presenters in primary care with hip pain
Rheumatology 2000 39: 772-775; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.772 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Carruthers, S. Connor, A. J. Howie, A. R. Exley, K. Raza, P. A. Bacon, and P. Guest

Percutaneous image-guided biopsy of lung nodules in the assessment of disease activity in Wegener's granulomatosis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 776-782; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.776 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. E. Suarez-Almazor, C. Kendall, J. A. Johnson, K. Skeith, and D. Vincent

Use of health status measures in patients with low back pain in clinical settings. Comparison of specific, generic and preference-based instruments
Rheumatology 2000 39: 783-790; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.783 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

U. Slothuus and R. G. Brooks

Willingness to pay in arthritis: a Danish contribution
Rheumatology 2000 39: 791-799; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.791 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Report:

L. J. Kay, C. M. Deighton, D. J. Walker, and E. M. Hay

Undergraduate rheumatology teaching in the UK: a survey of current practice and changes since 1990
Rheumatology 2000 39: 800-803; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.800 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. M. Y. Cheung, C.-S. Lau, R. Y. H. Leung, K. K. Tong, and C. R. Kumana

Plasma adrenomedullin level in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2000 39: 804-805; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.804 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Karargyris, K. Stamatopoulos, C. Kittas, D. Loukopoulos, and G. Vaiopoulos

Sjögren's syndrome co-existing with limited Wegener's granulomatosis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 805-806; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.805 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Evans, P. T. Dawes, and D. L. Mattey

An unusual case of adult varicella-associated arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 806-808; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.806 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. L. Nassonov, M. Y. Samsonov, N. V. Chichasova, E. L. Nikiphorova, G. P. Tilz, U. Demel, B. Widner, and D. Fuchs

Soluble adhesion molecules in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 808-810; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.808 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Morton, P. C. Lanyon, R. J. Powell, T. Papo, and J.-C. Piette

Etoposide in Wegener's granulomatosis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 810-811; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.810 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. L. Herrick, A. Bradlow, and D. A. Isenberg

Regional rheumatology meetings
Rheumatology 2000 39: 811-812; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.811 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. R. Lorenzi, A. H. Johnson, and A. Gough

Daily folate supplementation is adequate prophylaxis against methotrexate-induced nausea and vomiting and avoids the need for expensive anti-emetic prescription
Rheumatology 2000 39: 812-813; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.812 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. P. Butt

Re: Polytopic spondylodiskitis secondary to Streptococcus bovis endocarditis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 813; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.813 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:

Rheumatology 2000 39: 814; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.7.814 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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