Rheumatology

EDITORIALS:

E. Ernst

Testing acupuncture for osteoarthritis: pragmatic trials or efficacy studies?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 13, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 125; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei256 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Jordan, M. Porcheret, U. T. Kadam, and P. Croft

The use of general practice consultation databases in rheumatology research
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 20, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 126-128; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei265 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS:

G. Verbruggen

Chondroprotective drugs in degenerative joint diseases
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 8, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 129-138; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei171 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

H. Clark, K. Rome, M. Plant, K. O'Hare, and J. Gray

A critical review of foot orthoses in the rheumatoid arthritic foot
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 8, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 139-145; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei177 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

HYPOTHESIS:

B. B. Seedhom

Conditioning of cartilage during normal activities is an important factor in the development of osteoarthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 15, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 146-149; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei197 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BASIC SCIENCE:

M. Nakamura, Y. Tanaka, T. Satoh, M. Kawai, M. Hirakata, J. Kaburaki, Y. Kawakami, Y. Ikeda, and M. Kuwana

Autoantibody to CD40 ligand in systemic lupus erythematosus: association with thrombocytopenia but not thromboembolism
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 27, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 150-156; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei118 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Ihn, K. Yamane, Y. Asano, M. Jinnin, and K. Tamaki

Constitutively phosphorylated Smad3 interacts with Sp1 and p300 in scleroderma fibroblasts
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 30, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 157-165; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei124 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. J. Choi, Y. H. Rho, J. D. Ji, G. G. Song, and Y. H. Lee

Genome scan meta-analysis of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 8, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 166-170; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei128 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Lev-Ari, L. Strier, D. Kazanov, O. Elkayam, D. Lichtenberg, D. Caspi, and N. Arber

Curcumin synergistically potentiates the growth-inhibitory and pro-apoptotic effects of celecoxib in osteoarthritis synovial adherent cells
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 25, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 171-177; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei132 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. N. Sanford, A. R. Suriano, D. Herche, K. Dietzmann, and K. E. Sullivan

Abnormal apoptosis in chronic granulomatous disease and autoantibody production characteristic of lupus
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 25, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 178-181; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei135 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL VIGNETTES:

P. V. Voulgari, A. K. Zikou, and A. A. Drosos

Subcutaneous lesions in dermatomyositis
Rheumatology 2006 45: 165; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei039 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Rankin, S. Smith, and M. J. Duddy

Hypothenar hammer syndrome in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: a mimic of vasculitis
Rheumatology 2006 45: 200; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei174 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL:

T. Matsuzaki, A. Nakajima, S. Ishigami, M. Tanno, and S. Yoshino

Mirthful laughter differentially affects serum pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels depending on the level of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 30, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 182-186; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei081 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Alamanos, N. Tsifetaki, P. V. Voulgari, A. I. Venetsanopoulou, C. Siozos, and A. A. Drosos

Epidemiology of primary Sjögren's syndrome in north-west Greece, 1982–2003
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 6, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 187-191; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei107 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. J. A. Kroot, A. E. A. M. Weel, J. M. W. Hazes, P. E. Zondervan, M. P. Heijboer, P. L. A. van Daele, and R. J. E. M. Dolhain

Diagnostic value of blind synovial biopsy in clinical practice
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 18, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 192-195; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei117 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

G. L. Moseley, K. McCormick, M. Hudson, and N. Zalucki

Disrupted cortical proprioceptive representation evokes symptoms of peculiarity, foreignness and swelling, but not pain
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 196-200; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei119 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. V. Pace, C. M. Dowson, and P. T. Dawes

Self-referral of symptoms (SOS) follow-up system of appointments for patients with uncertain diagnoses in rheumatology out-patients
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 15, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 201-203; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei122 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Dewint, I. E. A. Hoffman, S. Rogge, R. Joos, A. Union, J. Dehoorne, J. Delanghe, E. M. Veys, F. De Keyser, and D. Elewaut

Effect of age on prevalence of anticitrullinated protein/peptide antibodies in polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 27, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 204-208; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei133 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Van der Wall, M. Magee, L. Reiter, C. J. Frater, S. Qurashi, and R. Loneragan

Degenerative spondylolysis: a concise report of scintigraphic observations
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 18, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 209-211; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei134 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Rosenbaum, A. Schmiegel, M. Meermeier, and M. Gaubitz

Plantar sensitivity, foot loading and walking pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 4, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 212-214; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei137 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Linsell, J. Dawson, K. Zondervan, P. Rose, T. Randall, R. Fitzpatrick, and A. Carr

Prevalence and incidence of adults consulting for shoulder conditions in UK primary care; patterns of diagnosis and referral
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 1, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 215-221; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei139 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

K. Linde, W. Weidenhammer, A. Streng, A. Hoppe, and D. Melchart

Acupuncture for osteoarthritic pain: an observational study in routine care
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 20, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 222-227; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei252 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

A. Hocevar, B. Rozman, S. Praprotnik, B. Lestan, D. Erzen, V. Petric, and M. Tomsic

Leflunomide-associated tuberculosis?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 30, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 228-229; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei173 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. G. Perry, L. Richards, M. S. Harbuz, D. S. Jessop, and J. R. Kirwan

Sequential synovial fluid sampling suggests plasma and synovial fluid IL-6 vary independently in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 13, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 229-230; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei196 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

H. Okamoto and N. Kamatani

A CCR-5 antagonist inhibits the development of adjuvant arthritis in rats
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 30, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 230-232; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei213 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Okamoto, N. Iikuni, S. Kamitsuji, T. Yoshio, S. Minota, and N. Kamatani

IP-10/MCP-1 ratio in CSF is an useful diagnostic marker of neuropsychiatric lupus patients
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 232-234; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei233 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CASE REPORTS:

M. Thaunat, P. Gaudin, C. Naret, P. Beaufils, and O. Thaunat

Role of secondary hyperparathyroidism in spontaneous rupture of the quadriceps tendon complicating chronic renal failure
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 6, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 234-235; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei022 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Noursadeghi, N. Aqel, P. Gibson, and G. Pasvol

Successful treatment of severe Kikuchi's disease with intravenous immunoglobulin
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 13, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 235-237; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei074 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. Makkuni, R. Kent, R. Watts, and G. Clunie

Two cases of serious food-borne infection in patients treated with anti-TNF-. Are we doing enough to reduce the risk?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 237-238; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei123 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. Ohlsson, H. Strike, M. James-Ellison, E. J. Tizard, and A. V. Ramanan

Renal tubular acidosis, arthritis and autoantibodies: primary Sjögren's syndrome in childhood
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 13, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 238-240; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei175 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MATTERS ARISING:

J. F. Bastian and H. I. Kushner

Diagnosing Kawasaki syndrome
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 20, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 240-241; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei071 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Simonini, C. D. Rosè, A. Vierucci, F. Falcini, and B. H. Athreya

Reply: Nomenclature of Kawasaki disease/syndrome
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 20, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 241; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei073 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. C. Adair

Dementia associated with antiphospholipid antibodies
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 22, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 241-242; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei194 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Gómez-Puerta, R. Cervera, L. M. Calvo, and J. Font

Dementia associated with antiphospholipid antibodies: reply
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 22, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 242-243; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei195 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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