Rheumatology

EDITORIALS:

C. M. Deighton, E. George, P. D. W. Kiely, J. Ledingham, R. A. Luqmani, and D. G. I. Scott

Updating the British Society for Rheumatology guidelines for anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy in adult rheumatoid arthritis (again)
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 9, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 649-652; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel053 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Pavel

Light therapy (with UVA-1) for SLE patients: is it a good or bad idea?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 7, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 653-655; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel063 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS:

J. Adriaansen, M. J. B. M. Vervoordeldonk, and P. P. Tak

Gene therapy as a therapeutic approach for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: innovative vectors and therapeutic genes
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 1, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 656-668; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel047 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. C. Huber, O. Distler, I. Tarner, R. E. Gay, S. Gay, and T. Pap

Synovial fibroblasts: key players in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 27, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 669-675; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel065 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

BASIC SCIENCE:

A. Dooley, B. Gao, N. Bradley, D. J. Abraham, C. M. Black, M. Jacobs, and K. R. Bruckdorfer

Abnormal nitric oxide metabolism in systemic sclerosis: increased levels of nitrated proteins and asymmetric dimethylarginine
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 6, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 676-684; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei276 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. De Re, S. De Vita, D. Sansonno, D. Gasparotto, M. P. Simula, F. A. Tucci, A. Marzotto, M. Fabris, A. Gloghini, A. Carbone, F. Dammacco, and M. Boiocchi

Type II mixed cryoglobulinaemia as an oligo rather than a mono B-cell disorder: evidence from GeneScan and MALDI-TOF analyses
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 6, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 685-693; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei278 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. K. Tan, X. Zhou, M. D. Mayes, P. Gourh, X. Guo, C. Marcum, L. Jin, and F. C. Arnett, Jr

Signatures of differentially regulated interferon gene expression and vasculotrophism in the peripheral blood cells of systemic sclerosis patients
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 694-702; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei244 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C.-H. Jang, J.-H. Choi, M.-S. Byun, and D.-M. Jue

Chloroquine inhibits production of TNF-, IL-1ß and IL-6 from lipopolysaccharide-stimulated human monocytes/macrophages by different modes
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 703-710; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei282 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-W. Hur, Y.-K. Sung, H. D. Shin, B. L. Park, H. S. Cheong, and S.-C. Bae

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) polymorphisms associated with nephritis and arthritis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 3, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 711-717; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei262 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplementary data [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL:

S. Poiraudeau, F. Rannou, A. Le Henanff, E. Coudeyre, S. Rozenberg, D. Huas, C. Martineau, I. Jolivet-Landreau, M. Revel, and P. Ravaud

Outcome of subacute low back pain: influence of patients' and rheumatologists' characteristics
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 23, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 718-723; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei231 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J.-S. F. Sanders, M. G. Huitma, C. G. M. Kallenberg, and C. A. Stegeman

Prediction of relapses in PR3-ANCA-associated vasculitis by assessing responses of ANCA titres to treatment
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 6, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 724-729; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei272 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Massara, P. L. Cavazzini, and F. Trotta

In SAPHO syndrome anti-TNF- therapy may induce persistent amelioration of osteoarticular complaints, but may exacerbate cutaneous manifestations
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 730-733; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei221 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

V. F. Manfredsdottir, T. Vikingsdottir, T. Jonsson, A. J. Geirsson, O. Kjartansson, M. Heimisdottir, S. L. Sigurdardottir, H. Valdimarsson, and A. Vikingsson

The effects of tobacco smoking and rheumatoid factor seropositivity on disease activity and joint damage in early rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 734-740; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei240 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. F. Ng, F. Fantin, C. Ng, F. Dockery, R. Schiff, K. A. Davies, C. Rajkumar, and J. C. Mason

Takayasu's arteritis: a cause of prolonged arterial stiffness
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 741-745; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei274 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. J. Lachmann, B. Sengül, T. U. Yavuzsen, D. R. Booth, S. E. Booth, A. Bybee, J. R. Gallimore, M. Soytürk, S. Akar, M. Tunca, and P. N. Hawkins

Clinical and subclinical inflammation in patients with familial Mediterranean fever and in heterozygous carriers of MEFV mutations
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 746-750; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei279 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. R. Underwood, G. Harding, and J. Klaber Moffett in collaboration with the UK BEAM trial team

Patient perceptions of physical therapy within a trial for back pain treatments (UK BEAM) [ISRCTN32683578]
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 751-756; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei254 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. C. Duncan, E. M. Hay, J. Saklatvala, and P. R. Croft

Prevalence of radiographic osteoarthritis—it all depends on your point of view
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 17, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 757-760; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei270 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Torikai, Y. Kageyama, M. Takahashi, M. Suzuki, T. Ichikawa, T. Nagafusa, and A. Nagano

The effect of infliximab on bone metabolism markers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 761-764; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei280 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. Shen, H. Sprott, A. Aeschlimann, R. E. Gay, B. A. Michel, S. Gay, and H. Sprott

Analgesic action of acetaminophen in symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 31, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 765-770; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei253 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. L. Mitchell, A. J. Carr, and D. L. Scott

The management of knee pain in primary care: factors associated with consulting the GP and referrals to secondary care
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 3, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 771-776; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei214 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

HEBERDEN HISTORICAL SERIES:

S. J. Farrow

Sir George Frederick Still (1868–1941)
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 25, 2005
Rheumatology 2006 45: 777-778; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kei166 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

MATTERS ARISING:

K. Trieb

Re: Surgery in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 7, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 779; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel068 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Pomponio, L. Ghattas, and F. Mascella

Surgery in rheumatoid arthritis: reply
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 7, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 779; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel069 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Rudwaleit and J. Sieper

Positive and negative predictive values from published studies can be misleading for decision-making in clinical practice
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 779-780; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel083 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Duftner, C. Dejaco, and M. Schirmer

Positive and negative predictive values from published studies can be misleading for decision-making in clinical practice: reply
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 4, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 780-781; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel084 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Wright, M. Ware, and G. Guy

The use of a cannabis-based medicine (Sativex) in the treatment of pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 781; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel114 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. R. Blake

The use of a cannabis-based medicine in the treatment of pain caused by RA—reply
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 781-782; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel117 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Armstrong, E. M. McCausland, A. D. Quinn, and G. D. Wright

Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 21, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 782; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel124 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. C. Hall and N. Dalbeth

Re: Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 7, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 782-783; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel125 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Annette Bruchfeld, David Saadoun, and Patrice Cacoub

Treatment for glomerulonephritis in HCV-associated mixed cryoglobulinaemia—anti-viral therapy vs rituximab
Rheumatology Advance Access published on May 5, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 783-784; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel134 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Salvatore De Vita and Luca Quartuccio

Rituximab as possible first-line therapy for glomerulonephritis in HCV-related mixed cryoglobulinaemia
Rheumatology Advance Access published on May 5, 2006
Rheumatology 2006 45: 784-785; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel135 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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