Rheumatology

Editorials:

G. D. Kitas and N. Erb

Tackling ischaemic heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 31, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 607-613; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg175 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Moots, A. Taggart, and D. Walker

Biologic therapy in clinical practice: enthusiasm must be tempered by caution
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 14, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 614-616; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg176 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers:

S. Kroesen, A. F. Widmer, A. Tyndall, and P. Hasler

Serious bacterial infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis under anti-TNF- therapy
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 31, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 617-621; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg263 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Layton, E. Heeley, K. Hughes, and S. A. W. Shakir

Comparison of the incidence rates of selected gastrointestinal events reported for patients prescribed rofecoxib and meloxicam in general practice in England using prescription-event monitoring data
Rheumatology 2003 42: 622-631; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg141 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Laine, R. Vainionpää, J. Oksi, R. Luukkainen, and A. Toivanen

The prevalence of antibodies against Sindbis-related (Pogosta) virus in different parts of Finland
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 31, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 632-636; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg143 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. D. Bodman-Smith, V. M. Corrigall, D. M. Kemeny, and G. S. Panayi

BiP, a putative autoantigen in rheumatoid arthritis, stimulates IL-10-producing CD8-positive T cells from normal individuals
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 637-644; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg204 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. G. Vlachoyiannopoulos, P. G. Kanellopoulos, J. P. A. Ioannidis, M. G. Tektonidou, I. Mastorakou, and H. M. Moutsopoulos

Atherosclerosis in premenopausal women with antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus: a controlled study
Rheumatology 2003 42: 645-651; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg182 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. L. Soeken, S. A. Miller, and E. Ernst

Herbal medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review
Rheumatology 2003 42: 652-659; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg183 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Eden, A. Mahr, A. Servant, N. Radjef, S. Amard, L. Mouthon, A. Garbarg-Chenon, and L. Guillevin

Lack of association between B19 or V9 erythrovirus infection and ANCA-positive vasculitides: a case–control study
Rheumatology 2003 42: 660-664; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg206 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. S. Shin, M. Jin, H. J. Jung, B. Kim, H. Jeon, J. J. Choi, J. M. Kim, B. W. Cho, S. H. Chung, Y. W. Lee, Y. W. Song, and Sunyoung Kim

Suppressive effects of PG201, an ethanol extract from herbs, on collagen-induced arthritis in mice
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 665-672; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg209 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Melchiorre, A. Calderazzi, S. Maddali Bongi, R. Cristofani, L. Bazzichi, C. Eligi, M. Maresca, and M. Ciompi

A comparison of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of temporomandibular joint involvement in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2003
Rheumatology 2003 42: 673-676; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg181 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Bas, S. Genevay, O. Meyer, and C. Gabay

Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, IgM and IgA rheumatoid factors in the diagnosis and prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2003 42: 677-680; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg184 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Report:

S. Wijngaarden, J. A. G. van Roon, J. W. J. Bijlsma, J. G. J. van de Winkel, and F. P. J. G. Lafeber

Fc receptor expression levels on monocytes are elevated in rheumatoid arthritis patients with high erythrocyte sedimentation rate who do not use anti-rheumatic drugs
Rheumatology 2003 42: 681-688; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg174 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Heberden Historical Series:

W. W. Buchanan

Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie (1783–1862)
Rheumatology 2003 42: 689-691; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg002 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Galois, S. Etienne, L. Grossin, C. Cournil, A. Pinzano, P. Netter, D. Mainard, and P. Gillet

Moderate-impact exercise is associated with decreased severity of experimental osteoarthritis in rats
Rheumatology 2003 42: 692-693; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg094 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Manninen

Reply
Rheumatology 2003 42: 693-694; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg095 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Giuggioli, M. Sebastiani, M. Cazzato, A. Piaggesi, G. Abatangelo, and C. Ferri

Autologous skin grafting in the treatment of severe scleroderma cutaneous ulcers: a case report
Rheumatology 2003 42: 694-696; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg106 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Zauli, S. Zucchini, E. Manfredini, A. Grassi, G. Ballardini, M. Fusconi, and F. B. Bianchi

Prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology 2003 42: 696-697; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg136 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Symmons

Reply
Rheumatology 2003 42: 697; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg125 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. A. Wright, R. P. Convery, and N. Liggett

Pulmonary involvement in Sjögren's syndrome
Rheumatology 2003 42: 697-698; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg149 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Legoupil, P. Ronco, and F. Berenbaum

Arthritis-related shunt nephritis in an adult
Rheumatology 2003 42: 698-699; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg151 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kentos, V. Robin, M. Lambermont, M. Jurdan, M. Pignarelli, and W. Feremans

Probable rofecoxib-induced thrombocytopenia
Rheumatology 2003 42: 699-700; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg155 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Majithia, S. Sanders, V. Harisdangkul, and J. G. Wilson

Successful treatment of sarcoidosis with leflunomide
Rheumatology 2003 42: 700-702; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg156 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Hrycaj, I. Korczowska, and J. K. Lacki

Severe Parkinson's disease in rheumatoid arthritis patient treated with infliximab
Rheumatology 2003 42: 702-703; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg160 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. M. Rothschild

Quality of care of musculoskeletal conditions
Rheumatology 2003 42: 703; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg162 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Roberts and A. O. Adebajo

Reply
Rheumatology 2003 42: 703-704; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg178 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Roddy, V. Lim, K. J. Fairbairn, and I. Pande

Ruptured ‘Baker's-type cyst’ of the arm—a case study
Rheumatology 2003 42: 704-705; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg164 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews of Books:

G. P. R. Clunie

BONE AND JOINT FUTURES. Edited by A. D. Woolf. £16.95. BMJ Books, London, 2002. 160 pages. ISBN 0-7279-1548-7.
Rheumatology 2003 42: 706; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg123 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Mathews

APLEY'S SYSTEM OF ORTHOPAEDICS AND FRACTURES. Louis Solomon, David J. Warwick and Selvadurai Nayagam. Eighth Edition. £85. Edward Arnold (Publishers) Ltd, 2001. ISBN 0 340 76372 8.
Rheumatology 2003 42: 706-707; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg254 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obituary:

P. J. L. Holt

Jonas Henrik Kellgren 1911–2002
Rheumatology 2003 42: 708-709; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg203 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:

Rheumatology 2003 42: 710; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg352 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Erratum
Rheumatology 2003 42: 711; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg389 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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