Rheumatology

Editorials:

P. Dieppe

From protocols to principles, from guidelines to toolboxes: aids to good management of osteoarthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 841-842; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.841 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

M. M. Lefevre-Colau, S. Poiraudeau, J. Fermanian, F. Etchepare, J. Y. Alnot, D. Le Viet, C. Leclercq, C. Oberlin, F. Bargy, and M. Revel

Responsiveness of the Cochin rheumatoid hand disability scale after surgery
Rheumatology 2001 40: 843-850; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.843 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S.-C. Hsieh, K.-H. Sun, C.-Y. Tsai, Y.-Y. Tsai, S.-T. Tsai, D.-F. Huang, S.-H. Han, H.-S. Yu, and C.-L. Yu

Monoclonal anti-double stranded DNA antibody is a leucocyte-binding protein to up-regulate interleukin-8 gene expression and elicit apoptosis of normal human polymorphonuclear neutrophils
Rheumatology 2001 40: 851-858; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.851 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Hassett and L. Barnsley

Pain referral from the sternoclavicular joint: a study in normal volunteers
Rheumatology 2001 40: 859-862; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.859 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. E. Moss and D. A. Isenberg

Comparison of renal disease severity and outcome in patients with primary antiphospholipid syndrome, antiphospholipid syndrome secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and SLE alone
Rheumatology 2001 40: 863-867; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.863 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Jacobs, C. R. Pawlak, E. Mikeska, D. Meyer-Olson, M. Martin, C. J. Heijnen, M. Schedlowski, and R. E. Schmidt

Systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis patients differ from healthy controls in their cytokine pattern after stress exposure
Rheumatology 2001 40: 868-875; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.868 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Aringer, G. H. Stummvoll, G. Steiner, M. Köller, C. W. Steiner, E. Höfler, H. Hiesberger, J. S. Smolen, and W. B. Graninger

Serum interleukin-15 is elevated in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2001 40: 876-881; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.876 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Toussirot, F. Michel, and D. Wendling

Bone density, ultrasound measurements and body composition in early ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 882-888; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.882 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. A. Harari, D. Marshall, J. F. McHale, S. Ahmed, and D. O. Haskard

Limited endothelial E- and P-selectin expression in MRL/lpr lupus-prone mice
Rheumatology 2001 40: 889-895; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.889 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Report:

P. Brooks and M. Hochberg

Outcome measures and classification criteria for the rheumatic diseases. A compilation of data from OMERACT (Outcome Measures for Arthritis Clinical Trials), ILAR (International League of Associations for Rheumatology), regional leagues and other groups
Rheumatology 2001 40: 896-906; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.896 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paediatric Rheumatology:

V. Gerloni, R. Cimaz, M. Gattinara, C. Arnoldi, I. Pontikaki, and F. Fantini

Efficacy and safety profile of cyclosporin A in the treatment of juvenile chronic (idiopathic) arthritis. Results of a 10-year prospective study
Rheumatology 2001 40: 907-913; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.907 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ravelli, S. Viola, D. Migliavacca, A. Pistorio, N. Ruperto, and A. Martini

Discordance between proxy-reported and observed assessment of functional ability of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 914-919; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.914 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Pacheco-Tena, C. Alvarado de la Barrera, Y. López-Vidal, J. Vázquez-Mellado, Y. Richaud-Patin, R. I. Amieva, L. Llorente, A. Martínez, J. Zúñiga, M. Cifuentes-Alvarado, and R. Burgos-Vargas

Bacterial DNA in synovial fluid cells of patients with juvenile onset spondyloarthropathies
Rheumatology 2001 40: 920-927; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.920 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Kaipiainen-Seppänen and A. Savolainen

Changes in the incidence of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in Finland
Rheumatology 2001 40: 928-932; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.928 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Kari, V. Shah, and M. J. Dillon

Behçet's disease in UK children: clinical features and treatment including thalidomide
Rheumatology 2001 40: 933-938; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.933 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. A. Gordon, M. A. Khamashta, G. R. V. Hughes, and E. Rosenthal

A normal ECG at birth does not exclude significant congenital cardiac conduction disease associated with maternal anti-Ro antibodies
Rheumatology 2001 40: 939-940; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.939 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Güngör, M. Furlan, B. Lämmle, F. Kuhn, and R. A. Seger

Acquired deficiency of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease in a patient suffering from acute systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2001 40: 940-942; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.940 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Koga, R. Kuromaru, H. Takada, and T. Hara

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated with autoimmune thyroid disorders and autoimmune cholangitis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 942-943; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.942 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. E. Fonseca, H. Canhão, F. Costa Dias, M. J. Leandro, C. Resende, J. C. Teixeira Da Costa, J. A. Pereira Da Silva, M. Viana Queiroz, R. Myllykangas-Luosujärvi, K. Aho, and M. Hakala

Amyloidosis in a series of 964 Portuguese rheumatoid arthritis patients: comment on the article by Myllykangas-Luosujärvi et al.
Rheumatology 2001 40: 944-945; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.944 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. M. Jawad

Re: NSAIDS and simple analgesics
Rheumatology 2001 40: 945; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.945 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. J. Carroll and D. T. Ma

Effective control of incomplete reactive arthritis with cyclosporin
Rheumatology 2001 40: 945-947; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.945-a [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Palazzi, E. D'Amico, D. De Santis, V. Pace-Palitti, and A. Petricca

Superficial calcinosis related to bleeding in a patient with undifferentiated connective tissue disease and primary biliary cirrhosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 947-948; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.947 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Klepfish, J. Friedman, Y. Schechter, and A. Schattner

Autoimmune neutropenia, thrombocytopenia and Coombs positivity in a patient with primary Sjögren's syndrome
Rheumatology 2001 40: 948-949; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.948 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Auzary, L. T. H. Du Boutin, B. Wechsler, P. Chollet, and J. C. Piette

Disseminated nocardiosis presenting as a flare of Behçet's disease
Rheumatology 2001 40: 949-952; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.949 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Erb, A. V. Pace, J. P. Delamere, and G. D. Kitas

Dysphagia and stridor caused by laryngeal rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 952-953; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.952 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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

Unilateral submandibular swelling as unique presentation of Wegener's granulomatosis
Rheumatology 2001 40: 953-954; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.953 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Keberle, H.-P. Tony, M. Hau, C. Kessler, R. Jahns, and M. Jenett

Colour Doppler ultrasound of the nailbed: an objective tool for monitoring responses to vasodilatory treatment of connective tissue disorders?
Rheumatology 2001 40: 954-955; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.954 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Maeda, O. Furonaka, K. Matsushima, Y. Awaya, and M. Kuwabara

Successful treatment of ‘malignant rheumatoid arthritis’ in Japan with pooled intravenous immunoglobulin
Rheumatology 2001 40: 955-956; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.955 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. J. Ryan and R. Sampath

Idiopathic orbital inflammation following intravenous pamidronate
Rheumatology 2001 40: 956-957; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.956 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:

Rheumatology 2001 40: 958; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/40.8.958 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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