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Contents: Volume 43, Number 2 : February 2004   [Index by Author]  Other Issues: Previous Next  
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Editorials:Back

R. G. Cooper and A. J. Freemont
TNF-{alpha} blockade for herniated intervertebral disc-induced sciatica: a way forward at last?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 119-121; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh013 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:Back

D. O’Gradaigh and J. E. Compston
T-cell involvement in osteoclast biology: implications for rheumatoid bone erosion
Rheumatology Advance Access published on July 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 122-130; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg447 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

G. Riley
The pathogenesis of tendinopathy. A molecular perspective
Rheumatology Advance Access published on July 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 131-142; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg448 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

V. Saravanan and C. A. Kelly
Reducing the risk of methotrexate pneumonitis in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 15, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 143-147; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg466 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Basic Science:Back

M. A. Stone, U. Payne, C. Schentag, P. Rahman, C. Pacheco-Tena, and R. D. Inman
Comparative immune responses to candidate arthritogenic bacteria do not confirm a dominant role for Klebsiella pneumonia in the pathogenesis of familial ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 29, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 148-155; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg482 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K.-T. Oh, A. H. Anis, and S.-C. Bae
Pharmacoeconomic analysis of thiopurine methyltransferase polymorphism screening by polymerase chain reaction for treatment with azathioprine in Korea
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 15, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 156-163; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh001 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. M. Stuhlmeier and C. Pollaschek
Glucocorticoids inhibit induced and non-induced mRNA accumulation of genes encoding hyaluronan synthases (HAS): hydrocortisone inhibits HAS1 activation by blocking the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signalling pathway
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 164-169; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh014 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. de Jonge, R. Brouwer, M. Smit, M. de Frankrijker-Merkestijn, R. J. E. M. Dolhain, J. M. W. Hazes, A. W. van Toorenenbergen, and J. Lindemans
Automated counting of white blood cells in synovial fluid
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 1, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 170-173; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh021 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Elena Csernok, Julia Holle, Bernhard Hellmich, Jan Willem, Cohen Tervaert, Cees G. M. Kallenberg, Peter C. Limburg, John Niles, Gouli Pan, Ulrich Specks, Kerstin Westman, Jörgen Wieslander, Kirsten De Groot, and Wolfgang L. Gross
Evaluation of capture ELISA for detection of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies directed against proteinase 3 in Wegener's granulomatosis: first results from a multicentre study
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 29, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 174-180; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh028 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marie A. P. Audrain, Françoise Colonna, Florent Morio, Mohamed A. Hamidou, and Jean-Yves Muller
Comparison of different kits in the detection of autoantibodies to cardiolipin and beta2glycoprotein 1
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 29, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 181-185; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh029 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Masilamani, J. von Kempis, and H. Illges
Decreased levels of serum soluble complement receptor-II (CR2/CD21) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on July 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 186-190; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg449 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Clinical:Back

K. H. Yu, L. C. Lien, and H. H. Ho
Limited knee joint range of motion due to invisible gouty tophi
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 29, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 191-194; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg478 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Neumann, S. Mirzaei, R. Birck, K. Osinger, R. Waldherr, H. D. Köhn, and F. T. Meisl
Expression of somatostatin receptors in inflammatory lesions and diagnostic value of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy in patients with ANCA-associated small vessel vasculitis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 29, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 195-201; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg479 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. S. Alarcón, J. M. Roseman, G. McGwin, Jr, A. Uribe, H. M. Bastian, B. J. Fessler, B. A. Baethge, A. W. Friedman, and J. D. Reveille
Systemic lupus erythematosus in three ethnic groups. XX. Damage as a predictor of further damage
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 15, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 202-205; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg481 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Jobanputra, J. Wilson, K. Douglas, and A. Burls
A survey of British rheumatologists’ DMARD preferences for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 15, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 206-210; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh003 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. L. Shaw, T. R. Southwood, and J. E. McDonagh
Developing a programme of transitional care for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: results of a postal survey
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 1, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 211-219; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh018 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Simón, J. Cabiedes, E. Ortiz, J. Alcocer-Varela, and J. Sánchez-Guerrero
Anti-nucleosome antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus of recent onset. Potential utility as a diagnostic tool and disease activity marker
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 220-224; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh024 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Valkeinen, M. Alen, P. Hannonen, A. Häkkinen, O. Airaksinen, and K. Häkkinen
Changes in knee extension and flexion force, EMG and functional capacity during strength training in older females with fibromyalgia and healthy controls
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 225-228; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh027 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Zulian, F. Corona, V. Gerloni, F. Falcini, A. Buoncompagni, M. Scarazatti, G. Martini, and F. Zacchello
Safety and efficacy of iloprost for the treatment of ischaemic digits in paediatric connective tissue diseases
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 15, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 229-233; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg480 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. B. Puhakka, A. G. Jurik, B. Schiottz-Christensen, G. V. O. Hansen, N. Egund, J. V. Christiansen, and K. Stengaard-Pedersen
Magnetic resonance imaging of sacroiliitis in early seronegative spondylarthropathy. Abnormalities correlated to clinical and laboratory findings
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 234-237; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh008 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Antonelli, C. Ferri, P. Fallahi, M. Sebastiani, C. Nesti, L. Barani, R. Barale, and E. Ferrannini
Type 2 diabetes in hepatitis C-related mixed cryoglobulinaemia patients
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 238-240; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh011 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Brodmann, R. W. Lipp, A. Passath, G. Seinost, E. Pabst, and E. Pilger
The role of 2-18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis of the temporal arteries
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 16, 2003
Rheumatology 2004 43: 241-242; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh025 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:Back

M. H. Buch, H. Marzo-Ortega, S. J. Bingham, and P. Emery
Long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with tumour necrosis factor {alpha} blockade: outcome of ceasing and restarting biologicals
Rheumatology 2004 43: 243-244; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg454 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports:Back

R. ten Cate, F. J. Smiers, R. G. M. Bredius, A. C. Lankester, L. W. A. van Suijlekom-Smit, T. W. Huizinga, and R. M. Egeler
Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (rituximab) for refractory autoimmune thrombocytopenia in a girl with systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2004 43: 244; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg469 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Hothi, P. A. Brogan, E. Davis, A. Ramsay, and M. J. Dillon
Polyarteritis nodosa as a presenting feature of angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma
Rheumatology 2004 43: 245-246; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg476 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Barak, L. S. Morse, and I. Schwab
Leflunomide (Arava®)-induced cystoid macular oedema
Rheumatology 2004 43: 246-248; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh005 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. F. B. Singh, S. R. M. Fernandes, and A. M. Samara
Sporothrix schenckii infection mimicking sarcoidosis
Rheumatology 2004 43: 248-249; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh010 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. McKellar, D. Porter, and D. Burden
Terbinafine as a cause of cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology 2004 43: 249; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh016 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Matters Arising:Back

R. Cuchacovich and L. R. Espinoza
Lower level of synovial fluid interferon-{gamma} in HLA-B27-positive than in HLA-B27-negative patients with Chlamydia trachomatis reactive arthritis
Rheumatology 2004 43: 249-250; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg440 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Bas and C. Gabay
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 250-251; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg441 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Y. Hoi and E. F. Morand
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 251; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg461 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. L. Loo, R. Ramachandran, S. K. Chow, E. M. L. Goh, and S. S. Yeap
Mononeuritis in Churg–Strauss syndrome in Asians responding to intravenous cyclophosphamide
Rheumatology 2004 43: 251-252; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg470 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Kennedy, V. Spence, F. Khan, and J. J. F. Belch
Plasma endothelin-1 levels in chronic fatigue syndrome
Rheumatology 2004 43: 252-253; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg462 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Pache, T. Kube, and J. Flammer
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 253-254; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg467 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. S. M. Jawad
Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Kikuchi's disease and haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Rheumatology 2004 43: 254; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg463 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. V. Ramanan, R. F. Wynn, A. Kelsey, and E. M. Baildam
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 254-255; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keg464 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. S. Helliwell
Central nervous system involvement in perceived joint stiffness
Rheumatology 2004 43: 255; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh006 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. C. Haigh, C. S. McCabe, P. W. Halligan, and D. R. Blake
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 255; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh007 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Procee
Semiotics and fibromyalgia
Rheumatology 2004 43: 255-257; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh051 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

I. Hazemeijer and J. J. Rasker
Reply
Rheumatology 2004 43: 257-259; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh046 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Harth and W. Nielson
Comment on ‘Fibromyalgia and the therapeutic domain. A philosophical study on the origins of fibromyalgia in a specific social setting.’ by Hazemeijer and Rasker
Rheumatology 2004 43: 257; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh052 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Robin Goodfellow:Back


Rheumatology 2004 43: 260; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh126 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:Back


Rheumatology 2004 43: 261; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh122 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  


Rheumatology 2004 43: 261; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keh125 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [Request Permissions]  

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