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EDITORIALS Back

Josh Dixey, (Hon Secre and Andrew Bamji, (President
What is a rheumatologist for?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 377-378; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel362 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Hill
Rheumatology nurse specialists—do we need them?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 379-381; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel431 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. C. Lambert
Microchimeric cells: guardians or actors of immunity in scleroderma?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 23, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 382-383; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel370 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS Back

A. White, N. E. Foster, M. Cummings, and P. Barlas
Acupuncture treatment for chronic knee pain: a systematic review
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 384-390; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel413 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. K. Brown, T. E. Roberts, P. J. O'Connor, R. J. Wakefield, Z. Karim, and P. Emery
The development of an evidence-based educational framework to facilitate the training of competent rheumatologist ultrasonographers
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 30, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 391-397; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel415 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BASIC SCIENCE Back

K. T. McNallan, C. Aponte, R. el-Azhary, T. Mason, A. M. Nelson, J. J. Paat, C. S. Crowson, and A. M. Reed
Immunophenotyping of chimeric cells in localized scleroderma
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 4, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 398-402; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel297 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Bocelli-Tyndall, L. Bracci, G. Spagnoli, A. Braccini, M. Bouchenaki, R. Ceredig, V. Pistoia, I. Martin, and A. Tyndall
Bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (BM-MSCs) from healthy donors and auto-immune disease patients reduce the proliferation of autologous- and allogeneic-stimulated lymphocytes in vitro
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 403-408; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel267 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Harrison, J. J. Pointon, C. Farrar, A. Harin, and B. P. Wordsworth
MHC2TA promoter polymorphism (–168*G/A, rs3087456) is not associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in British Caucasian rheumatoid arthritis patients
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 409-411; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel300 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

O. Kaloudi, G. Basta, F. Perfetto, F. Bartoli, A. Del Rosso, I. Miniati, M. L. Conforti, S. Generini, S. Guiducci, R. Abbate, A. Pignone, S. Castellani, R. Livi, R. De Caterina, and M. Matucci-Cerinic
Circulating levels of N{varepsilon}-(carboxymethyl)lysine are increased in systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 27, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 412-416; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel076 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Szodoray, P. Alex, C. M. Chappell-Woodward, T. M. Madland, N. Knowlton, I. Dozmorov, M. Zeher, J. N. Jarvis, B. Nakken, J. G. Brun, and M. Centola
Circulating cytokines in Norwegian patients with psoriatic arthritis determined by a multiplex cytokine array system
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 27, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 417-425; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel306 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

R. López-Arbesu, F. J. Ballina-García, M. Alperi-López, A. López-Soto, S. Rodríguez-Rodero, J. Martínez-Borra, A. López-Vázquez, J. L. Fernández-Morera, J. L. Riestra-Noriega, R. Queiro-Silva, A. Quiñones-Lombraña, C. López-Larrea, and S. González
MHC class I chain-related gene B (MICB) is associated with rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 26, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 426-430; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel331 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. A. Gonzalez-Gay, B. Rueda, J. R. Vilchez, M. A. Lopez-Nevot, G. Robledo, M. P. Ruiz, O. Fernández, C. Garcia-Porrua, M. F. Gonzalez-Escribano, and J. Martín
Contribution of MHC class I region to genetic susceptibility for giant cell arteritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 26, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 431-434; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel324 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL Back

E. Rahme and H. Nedjar
Risks and benefits of COX-2 inhibitors vs non-selective NSAIDs: does their cardiovascular risk exceed their gastrointestinal benefit? A retrospective cohort study
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 435-438; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel428 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Gadsby and C. Deighton
Characteristics and treatment responses of patients satisfying the BSR guidelines for anti-TNF in ankylosing spondylitis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 439-441; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel430 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. I. Nihtyanova, G. M. Brough, C. M. Black, and C. P. Denton
Mycophenolate mofetil in diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis—a retrospective analysis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 9, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 442-445; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel244 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. Lequerré, F. Jouen, M. Brazier, S. Clayssens, N. Klemmer, J.-F. Ménard, O. Mejjad, A. Daragon, F. Tron, X. Le Loët, and O. Vittecoq
Autoantibodies, metalloproteinases and bone markers in rheumatoid arthritis patients are unable to predict their responses to infliximab
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 9, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 446-453; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel262 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. D. Rees, J. Pilcher, C. Heron, and P. D. W. Kiely
A comparison of clinical vs ultrasound determined synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis utilizing gray-scale, power Doppler and the intravenous microbubble contrast agent ‘Sono-Vue’®
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 9, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 454-459; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel256 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

T. P. van Staa, P. Geusens, B. Zhang, H. G. M. Leufkens, A. Boonen, and C. Cooper
Individual fracture risk and the cost-effectiveness of bisphosphonates in patients using oral glucocorticoids
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 9, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 460-466; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel249 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

S. Appenzeller, B. J. Amorim, C. D. Ramos, P. A. Rio, E. C. S. de C. Etchebehere, E. E. Camargo, F. Cendes, and L. T. L. Costallat
Voxel-based morphometry of brain SPECT can detect the presence of active central nervous system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 10, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 467-472; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel255 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

F. Caroli, A. Pontillo, A. D’Osualdo, L. Travan, I. Ceccherini, S. Crovella, M. Alessio, A. Stabile, M. Gattorno, A. Tommasini, A. Martini, and L. Lepore
Clinical and genetic characterization of Italian patients affected by CINCA syndrome
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 473-478; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel269 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. Willeke, M. Gaubitz, H. Schotte, H. Becker, E. Mickholz, W. Domschke, and B. Schlüter
Clinical and immunological characteristics of patients with Sjögren's syndrome in relation to {alpha}-fodrin antibodies
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 25, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 479-483; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel270 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. J. A. Kroot, J. M. W. Hazes, E. M. Colin, and R. J. E. M. Dolhain
Poncet's disease: reactive arthritis accompanying tuberculosis. Two case reports and a review of the literature
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 25, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 484-489; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel268 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME/CE] [Request Permissions]  

P. Katz and A. Morris
Time use patterns among women with rheumatoid arthritis: association with functional limitations and psychological status
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 27, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 490-495; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel299 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. O. Bingham, III, A. I. Sebba, B. R. Rubin, G. E. Ruoff, J. Kremer, S. Bird, S. S. Smugar, B. J. Fitzgerald, K. O’Brien, and A. M. Tershakovec
Efficacy and safety of etoricoxib 30 mg and celecoxib 200 mg in the treatment of osteoarthritis in two identically designed, randomized, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority studies
Rheumatology Advance Access published on August 27, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 496-507; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel296 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Ryall, D. Coggon, R. Peveler, J. Poole, and K. T. Palmer
A prospective cohort study of arm pain in primary care and physiotherapy—prognostic determinants
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 14, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 508-515; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel320 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. N. Pisoni, M. J. Cuadrado, M. A. Khamashta, G. R. V. Hughes, and D. P. D’Cruz
Mycophenolate mofetil treatment in resistant myositis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 26, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 516-518; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel336 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Raftery, G. Hide, and D. Kane
Comparison of musculoskeletal ultrasound practices of a rheumatologist and a radiologist
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 26, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 519-522; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel327 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. M. Huffman, J. R. Bowers, Z. Dailiana, J. L. Huebner, J. R. Urbaniak, and V. B. Kraus
Synovial fluid metabolites in osteonecrosis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 26, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 523-528; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel302 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Ariza-Ariza, F. Navarro-Sarabia, B. Hernández-Cruz, L. Rodríguez-Arboleya, V. Navarro-Compán, and J. Toyos
Dose escalation of the anti-TNF-{alpha} agents in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic review
Rheumatology Advance Access published on September 29, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 529-532; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel326 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. E. Anderson, T. L. Moore, M. Lunt, and A. L. Herrick
The ‘distal–dorsal difference’: a thermographic parameter by which to differentiate between primary and secondary Raynaud's phenomenon
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 2, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 533-538; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel330 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H. S. Chen, W. P. Tsai, H. S. Leu, H. H. Ho, and L. B. Liou
Invasive fungal infection in systemic lupus erythematosus: an analysis of 15 cases and a literature review
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 13, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 539-544; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel343 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. H. van den Berg, H. K. Ronday, A. J. Peeters, E. M. Voogt-van der Harst, M. Munneke, F. C. Breedveld, and T. P. M. Vliet Vlieland
Engagement and satisfaction with an Internet-based physical activity intervention in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on October 13, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 545-552; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel341 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back

CASE REPORTS Back

G. A. W. Bruyn, T. L. Jansen, A. Ten Brinke, M. De Vries, P. M. Houtman, and E. N. van Roon
Cavitating pneumonia, a severe complication of leflunomide therapy in chronic polyarthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 28, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 553-554; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel397 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Ahmadi-Simab, B. Hellmich, K. Holl-Ulrich, C. Fleischmann, O. Dourvos, and W. L. Gross
Acute coronary syndrome in Takayasu arteritis without elevation of acute phase parameters
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 554-555; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel392 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MATTERS ARISING Back

B. Uchanska-Ziegler and A. Ziegler
On the reactivity of monoclonal antibodies specific for different forms of HLA class I molecules
Rheumatology Advance Access published on November 23, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 555-556; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel390 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. L. Allen and T. Raine
Response to Ziegler and Ziegler
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 556-557; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel391 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BOOK REVIEWS Back

B. Prakken and W. Kuis
ARTHRITIS IN ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN (JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS). Edited by I. Szer, Y. Kimura, P. Malleson and T. Southwood.
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 558; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel422 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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