Rheumatology

Editorials:

F. A. Wollheim

Selective Cox-2 inhibition in man—therapeutic breakthrough or cosmetic advance?
Rheumatology 2000 39: 935-938; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.935 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:

B. Harrison and D. Symmons

Early inflammatory polyarthritis: results from the Norfolk Arthritis Register with a review of the literature. II. Outcome at three years
Rheumatology 2000 39: 939-949; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.939 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

P. Gaudin, S. Ijaz, P. W. Tuke, F. Marcel, A. Paraz, J. M. Seigneurin, B. Mandrand, H. Perron, and J. A. Garson

Infrequency of detection of particle-associated MSRV/HERV-W RNA in the synovial fluid of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 950-954; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.950 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. P. M. Steultjens, J. Dekker, M. E. van Baar, R. A. B. Oostendorp, and J. W. J. Bijlsma

Range of joint motion and disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
Rheumatology 2000 39: 955-961; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.955 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Loizou, M. Samarkos, P. J. Norsworthy, J. K. Cazabon, M. J. Walport, and K. A. Davies

Significance of anticardiolipin and anti-ß₂-glycoprotein I antibodies in lupus nephritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 962-968; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.962 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. C. Nossent and W. Koldingsnes

Long-term efficacy of azathioprine treatment for proliferative lupus nephritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 969-974; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.969 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Maetzel, A. Wong, V. Strand, P. Tugwell, G. Wells, and C. Bombardier

Meta-analysis of treatment termination rates among rheumatoid arthritis patients receiving disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
Rheumatology 2000 39: 975-981; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.975 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Narváez, J. A. Narváez, J. Rodriguez-Moreno, and D. Roig-Escofet

Osteonecrosis of the knee: differences among idiopathic and secondary types
Rheumatology 2000 39: 982-989; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.982 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Hewlett, K. Mitchell, J. Haynes, T. Paine, E. Korendowych, and J. R. Kirwan

Patient-initiated hospital follow-up for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2000 39: 990-997; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.990 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. W. Drossaers-Bakker, H. M. Kroon, A. H. Zwinderman, F. C. Breedveld, and J. M. W. Hazes

Radiographic damage of large joints in long-term rheumatoid arthritis and its relation to function
Rheumatology 2000 39: 998-1003; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.998 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. J. van't Hof, L. Hocking, P. K. Wright, and S. H. Ralston

Nitric oxide is a mediator of apoptosis in the rheumatoid joint
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1004-1008; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1004 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Åman, L. Paimela, M. Leirisalo-Repo, J. Risteli, H. Kautiainen, T. Helve, and M. Hakala

Prediction of disease progression in early rheumatoid arthritis by ICTP, RF and CRP. A comparative 3-year follow-up study
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1009-1013; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1009 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. E. Georgiou, E. N. Politi, P. Katsimbri, V. Sakka, and A. A. Drosos

Outcome of lupus pregnancy: a controlled study
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1014-1019; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1014 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Hilliquin, Y. Allanore, J. Coste, M. Renoux, A. Kahan, and C. J. Menkès

Reduced incidence and prevalence of atopy in rheumatoid arthritis. Results of a case–control study
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1020-1026; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1020 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Covic, B. Adamson, and M. Hough

The impact of passive coping on rheumatoid arthritis pain
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1027-1030; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1027 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Svensson, C. Schaufelberger, A. Teleman, and J. Theander

Remission and response to early treatment of RA assessed by the Disease Activity Score
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1031-1036; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1031 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Chevrel, A. Calvet, V. Belin, and P. Miossec

Dermatomyositis associated with the presence of parvovirus B19 DNA in muscle
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1037-1039; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1037 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. O'Gradaigh and P. Merry

A diagnostic algorithm for carpal tunnel syndrome based on Bayes's theorem
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1040-1041; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1040 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Blaschke, W. Grunewald, F. Strutz, B. Sattler, G. A. Müller, and M. Reuss-Borst

Fulminant alveolar haemorrhage in a case of recurrent small vessel vasculitis after renal transplantation
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1042-1044; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1042 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Boonen, R. Rennenberg, and S. van der Linden

Thymoma-associated systemic lupus erythematosus, exacerbating after thymectomy. A case report and review of the literature
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1044-1046; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1044 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Pal and P. Seror

Re: Frequency of sepsis after local corticosteroid injection
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1046-1047; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1046 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Vecchio

Strength of methotrexate tablets
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1047; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1047 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Clutterbuck, J. Watson, A. De Ruiter, T. Godfrey, and C. Bradbeer

Presence of HIV infection in patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1047-1048; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1047-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Garcia-Porrua, M. A. Gonzalez-Gay, and J. A. Picallo

Rapid response to intravenous corticosteroids in osteitis pubis after Marshall–Marchetti–Krantz urethropexy
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1048-1049; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1048 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:

Rheumatology 2000 39: 1050; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1050 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obituary:

J. Marks

Dr James Sharp, BSc, MD, FRCP, 1919–1999
Rheumatology 2000 39: 1051-1052; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/39.9.1051 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Rheumatology 2000 39: 1053. [Request Permissions]  

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