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Contents: Volume 40, Number 12 : December 2001   [Index by Author]  Other Issues: Previous Next  
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Editorials:Back

S. Ryan
Consultant nurses in rheumatology: releasing the potential!
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1325-1327; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1325 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Dickens and F. Creed
The burden of depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1327-1330; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1327 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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C. A. Speed
Therapeutic ultrasound in soft tissue lesions
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1331-1336; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1331 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:Back

G. Bellucci and B. B. Seedhom
Mechanical behaviour of articular cartilage under tensile cyclic load
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1337-1345; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1337 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Turesson, P. Englund, L. T. H. Jacobsson, G. Sturfelt, L. Truedsson, I. Nennesmo, and I. E. Lundberg
Increased endothelial expression of HLA-DQ and interleukin 1{alpha} in extra-articular rheumatoid arthritis. Results from immunohistochemical studies of skeletal muscle
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1346-1354; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1346 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. B. Gilroy, A. Keat, and D. Taylor-Robinson
The prevalence of Mycoplasma fermentans in patients with inflammatory arthritides
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1355-1358; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1355 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. McGarry, J. Neilly, N. Anderson, R. Sturrock, and M. Field
A polymorphism within the interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) gene is associated with ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1359-1364; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1359 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Muñoz-Fernández, J. Martín, E. Martín-Mola, M. C. García-Rodriguez, M. Cantalejo, G. Fontán, and A. Ferreira
Soluble HLA class I antigens in serum and synovial fluid from patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthropathies
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1365-1369; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1365 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Hadj Kacem, N. Kaddour, F.-Z. Adyel, Z. Bahloul, and H. Ayadi
HLA-DQB1 CAR1/CAR2, TNFa IR2/IR4 and CTLA-4 polymorphisms in Tunisian patients with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1370-1374; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1370 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. N. J. de Nijs, J. W. G. Jacobs, J. W. J. Bijlsma, W. F. Lems, R. F. J. M. Laan, H. H. M. Houben, E. J. ter Borg, A. M. Huisman, G. A. W. Bruyn, P. L. M. van Oijen, A. A. A. Westgeest, A. Algra, and D. M. Hofman
Prevalence of vertebral deformities and symptomatic vertebral fractures in corticosteroid treated patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1375-1383; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1375 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. F. Cherkas, K. Howell, L. Carter, C. M. Black, and A. J. MacGregor
The use of portable radiometry to assess Raynaud's phenomenon: a practical alternative to thermal imaging
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1384-1387; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1384 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Chrubasik, O. Künzel, A. Model, C. Conradt, and A. Black
Treatment of low back pain with a herbal or synthetic anti-rheumatic: a randomized controlled study. Willow bark extract for low back pain
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1388-1393; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1388 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Kubalek, O. Fain, J. Paries, A. Kettaneh, and M. Thomas
Treatment of reflex sympathetic dystrophy with pamidronate: 29 cases
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1394-1397; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1394 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Fujii, T. Nojima, H. Yasuoka, S. Satoh, K. Nakamura, M. Kuwana, A. Suwa, M. Hirakata, and T. Mimori
Cytokine and immunogenetic profiles in Japanese patients with adult Still's disease. Association with chronic articular disease
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1398-1404; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1398 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. T. Ravirajan, L. Rowse, J. R. MacGowan, and D. A. Isenberg
An analysis of clinical disease activity and nephritis-associated serum autoantibody profiles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a cross-sectional study
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1405-1412; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1405 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Report:Back

E. J. Price, E. M. Hay, and D. A. Isenberg
Research and training review of the use of LAS, LAT and flexible training positions
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1413-1415; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1413 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Douglas and S. J. Bowman
How many patients are eligible for anti-TNF therapy in the UK?
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1416; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1416 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Barber, R. C. Butler, M. W. J. Davie, and C. A. Sewry
Hypoparathyroidism presenting as myopathy with raised creatine kinase
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1417-1418; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1417 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. H. Webb, J. Shewan, A. O. Adebajo, and S. D. Harker
An evaluation of two rheumatology patient information programs
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1418-1419; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1418 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Thariat, L. Leveque, C. Tavernier, and J. F. Maillefert
Mycobacterium marinum tenosynovitis in a patient with Still's disease
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1419-1420; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1419 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Korkmaz, I. Zubaroglu, T. Kaya, and O. Meltem Akay
Takayasu's arteritis associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and review of the literature
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1420-1422; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1420 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Bizzaro and D. Villalta
The predictive value of ANA and anti-dsDNA antibodies for flares in SLE
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1422-1423; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1422 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. E. Schmidt and T. Witte
Reply
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1423; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1423 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. N. Dodds and D. A. Isenberg
UK regional rheumatology meetings
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1423; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1423-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Vasireddy and J. P. Halsey
Incidental detection of lumbar Paget's disease by bone densitometry
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1424-1425; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1424 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. D. Rees and J. A. Wojtulewski
Systemic reaction to viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1425-1426; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1425 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Hutchinson and R. Moots
Cigarette smoking and severity of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1426-1427; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1426 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. M. Krishnan and M. L. Newey
Lumbar scoliosis associated with a disc herniation in an adult
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1427-1428; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1427 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Ohno, S. Nagaoka, K. Onari, H. Kitamura, M. Hachiya, S. Kondo, and Y. Ishigatsubo
Remitting fasciitis without eosinophilia: a new disease entity? A case report
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1428-1430; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1428 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Pyne, R. Mootoo, and A. Bhanji
Colchicine for the treatment of recurrent Henoch–Schönlein purpura in an adult
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1430-1431; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1430 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Filaci, M. Cutolo, M. Basso, G. Murdaca, L. Derchi, R. Gianrossi, F. Ropolo, P. Zentilin, A. Sulli, F. Puppo, and F. Indiveri
Long-term treatment of patients affected by systemic sclerosis with cyclosporin A
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1431-1432; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1431 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews of Books:Back


Rheumatology 2001 40: 1433; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1433 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:Back


Rheumatology 2001 40: 1435; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1435 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editor[apos ]s acknowledgement:Back

Editor's acknowledgement
Rheumatology 2001 40: 1436-1438; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.12.1436 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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