Rheumatology

Editorials:

I. N. Bruce and A. J. Silman

The aetiology of psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 363-366; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.363 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

M. D. Smith, M. C. Kraan, J. Slavotinek, V. Au, H. Weedon, A. Parker, M. Coleman, P. J. Roberts-Thomson, and M. J. Ahern

Treatment-induced remission in rheumatoid arthritis patients is characterized by a reduction in macrophage content of synovial biopsies
Rheumatology 2001 40: 367-374; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.367 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. Williams, N. Topley, S. Dojcinov, P. J. Richards, and B. D. Williams

Amelioration of rat antigen-induced arthritis by liposomally conjugated methotrexate is accompanied by down-regulation of cytokine mRNA expression
Rheumatology 2001 40: 375-383; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.375 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Weber and S. Bell

Arthroscopic subacromial surgery in inflammatory arthritis of the shoulder
Rheumatology 2001 40: 384-386; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.384 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Brekke, P. Hjortdahl, and T. K. Kvien

Self-efficacy and health status in rheumatoid arthritis: a two-year longitudinal observational study
Rheumatology 2001 40: 387-392; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.387 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Schotte, B. Schlüter, S. Rust, G. Assmann, W. Domschke, and M. Gaubitz

Interleukin-6 promoter polymorphism (-174 G/C) in Caucasian German patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2001 40: 393-400; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.393 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. L. Herrick, K. J. Illingworth, S. Hollis, J. M. Gomez-Zumaquero, and F. J. Tinahones

Antibodies against oxidized low-density lipoproteins in systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 401-405; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.401 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Nishijima, S. Sato, M. Hasegawa, T. Nagaoka, A. Hirata, K. Komatsu, and K. Takehara

Renal vascular damage in Japanese patients with systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 406-409; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.406 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Sari-Kouzel, C. E. Hutchinson, A. Middleton, F. Webb, T. Moore, K. Griffin, and A. L. Herrick

Foot problems in patients with systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 410-413; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.410 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G.-R. Auleley, A. Duche, J.-L. Drape, M. Dougados, and P. Ravaud

Measurement of joint space width in hip osteoarthritis: influence of joint positioning and radiographic procedure
Rheumatology 2001 40: 414-419; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.414 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Williamson, A. Mowat, and P. Burge

Screening for extensor tendon rupture in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 420-423; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.420 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Schett, U. Firbas, W. Füreder, H. Hiesberger, S. Winkler, D. Wachauer, M. Köller, S. Kapiotis, and J. Smolen

Decreased serum erythropoietin and its relation to anti-erythropoietin antibodies in anaemia of systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2001 40: 424-431; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.424 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Manninen, H. Riihimäki, M. Heliövaara, and O. Suomalainen

Physical exercise and risk of severe knee osteoarthritis requiring arthroplasty
Rheumatology 2001 40: 432-437; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.432 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. A. Schrijver, M.-J. Melief, H. M. Markusse, I. Van Aelst, G. Opdenakker, M. P. Hazenberg, and J. D. Laman

Peptidoglycan from sterile human spleen induces T-cell proliferation and inflammatory mediators in rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy subjects
Rheumatology 2001 40: 438-446; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.438 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Chehata, A. B. Hassell, S. A. Clarke, D. L. Mattey, M. A. Jones, P. W. Jones, and P. T. Dawes

Mortality in rheumatoid arthritis: relationship to single and composite measures of disease activity
Rheumatology 2001 40: 447-452; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.447 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. J. MacGregor, R. Canavan, C. Knight, C. P. Denton, J. Davar, J. Coghlan, and C. M. Black

Pulmonary hypertension in systemic sclerosis: risk factors for progression and consequences for survival
Rheumatology 2001 40: 453-459; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.453 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Poiraudeau, V. Foltz, J.-L. Drapé, J. Fermanian, M. M. Lefèvre-Colau, M. A. Mayoux-Benhamou, and M. Revel

Value of the bell test and the hyperextension test for diagnosis in sciatica associated with disc herniation: comparison with Lasègue's sign and the crossed Lasègue's sign
Rheumatology 2001 40: 460-466; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.460 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Heberden Historical Series:

R. Lagier

Nosology versus pathology, two approaches to rheumatic diseases illustrated by Alfred Baring Garrod and Jean-Martin Charcot
Rheumatology 2001 40: 467-471; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.467 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. El Maghraoui, F. Tabache, A. El Khattabi, A. Bezza, A. Abouzahir, D. Ghafir, V. Ohayon, and M. I. Archane

Abdominal aortic aneurysm with lumbar vertebral erosion in Behçet's disease revealed by low back pain: a case report and review of the literature
Rheumatology 2001 40: 472-473; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.472 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. P. Robertson and P. Hickling

Treatment of recalcitrant orogenital ulceration of Behçet's syndrome with infliximab
Rheumatology 2001 40: 473-474; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.473 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Kaufmann, S. Franke, R. Kientsch-Engel, P. Oelzner, G. Hein, and G. Stein

Correlation of circulating interleukin 16 with proinflammatory cytokines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 474-475; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.474 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Marasini, S. Casari, S. Zeni, O. Turri, and M. L. Biondi

Stromelysin promoter polymorphism is associated with systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 475-476; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.475 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Korkmaz, R. Özkan, M. Akay, and T. Hakan

Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema associated with dermatomyositis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 476-478; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.476 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Tanner

Sclerosant injections for low back pain
Rheumatology 2001 40: 478; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.478 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:

Rheumatology 2001 40: 479; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.479 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book reviews:

Rheumatology 2001 40: 480-481; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.480 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Erratum:

Rheumatology 2001 40: 482; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.4.482 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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