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EDITORIALS Back

D. P. M. Symmons
Classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis—time to abandon rheumatoid factor?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 10, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 725-726; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel418 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Payne, W. Newman, E. Fargher, K. Tricker, I. N. Bruce, and W. E. R. Ollier
TPMT testing in rheumatology: any better than routine monitoring?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 727-729; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel427 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Brune
Do case control studies on coxibs tell us anything new?
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 19, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 730; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel429 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

REVIEWS Back

J.-Y. Reginster, O. Bruyere, and A. Neuprez
Current role of glucosamine in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 31, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 731-735; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem026 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

P. P. Sfikakis, N. Markomichelakis, E. Alpsoy, S. Assaad-Khalil, B. Bodaghi, A. Gul, S. Ohno, N. Pipitone, M. Schirmer, M. Stanford, B. Wechsler, C. Zouboulis, P. Kaklamanis, and H. Yazici
Anti-TNF therapy in the management of Behçet's disease—review and basis for recommendations
Rheumatology Advance Access published on April 2, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 736-741; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem034 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BASIC SCIENCE Back

O. A. Huynh, T. Hampartzoumian, J. P. Arm, J. Hunt, L. Borges, M. Ahern, M. Smith, C. L. Geczy, H. P. McNeil, and N. Tedla
Down-regulation of leucocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor expression in the synovium of rheumatoid arthritis patients after treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 3, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 742-751; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel405 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. N. Lauder, S. M. Carty, C. E. Carpenter, R. J. Hill, F. Talamas, J. Bondeson, P. Brennan, and A. S. Williams
Interleukin-1ß induced activation of nuclear factor-{kappa}b can be inhibited by novel pharmacological agents in osteoarthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 11, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 752-758; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel419 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Szucs, O. Tímár, Z. Szekanecz, H. Dér, G. Kerekes, S. Szamosi, Y. Shoenfeld, G. Szegedi, and P. Soltész
Endothelial dysfunction precedes atherosclerosis in systemic sclerosis—relevance for prevention of vascular complications
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 759-762; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel426 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. W. Carter, A. Pluzhnikov, A. E. Timms, C. Miceli-Richard, C. Bourgain, B. P. Wordsworth, H. Jean-Pierre, N. J. Cox, L. J. Palmer, M. Breban, J. D. Reveille, and M. A. Brown
Combined analysis of three whole genome linkage scans for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 27, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 763-771; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel443 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Bartoli, C. Angotti, C. Fatini, M. L. Conforti, S. Guiducci, J. Blagojevic, D. Melchiorre, G. Fiori, S. Generini, N. Damjanov, S. Rednic, A. Pignone, S. Castellani, R. Abbate, and M. Matucci Cerinic
Angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D polymorphism and macrovascular disease in systemic sclerosis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 30, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 772-775; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel433 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Kawasaki, N. Tsuchiya, J. Ohashi, Y. Murakami, T. Fukazawa, M. Kusaoi, S. Morimoto, K. Matsuta, H. Hashimoto, Y. Takasaki, and K. Tokunaga
Role of APRIL (TNFSF13) polymorphisms in the susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus in Japanese
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 16, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 776-782; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem019 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Terzioglu, A. Bisgin, A. D. Sanlioglu, M. Ulker, V. Yazisiz, S. Tuzuner, and S. Sanlioglu
Concurrent gene therapy strategies effectively destroy synoviocytes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 19, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 783-789; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel448 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Iwata, F. Ogawa, K. Komura, E. Muroi, T. Hara, K. Shimizu, M. Hasegawa, M. Fujimoto, Y. Tomita, and S. Sato
Autoantibody against peroxiredoxin I, an antioxidant enzyme, in patients with systemic sclerosis: possible association with oxidative stress
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 19, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 790-795; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem010 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL Back

J. Hill and H. Bird
Patient knowledge and misconceptions of osteoarthritis assessed by a validated self-completed knowledge questionnaire (PKQ-OA)
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 18, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 796-800; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel407 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Mayhew and E. Ernst
Acupuncture for fibromyalgia—a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 19, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 801-804; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel406 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. J. Macfarlane, G. T. Jones, P. Knekt, A. Aromaa, J. McBeth, M. Mikkelsson, and M. Heliovaara
Is the report of widespread body pain associated with long-term increased mortality? Data from the Mini-Finland Health Survey
Rheumatology Advance Access published on December 22, 2006
Rheumatology 2007 46: 805-807; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel403 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Costedoat-Chalumeau, J.-S. Hulot, Z. Amoura, G. Leroux, P. Lechat, C. Funck-Brentano, and J.-C. Piette
Heart conduction disorders related to antimalarials toxicity: an analysis of electrocardiograms in 85 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine for connective tissue diseases
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 3, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 808-810; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel402 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. Highton, N. Hung, P. Hessian, and M. Wilsher
Pulmonary rheumatoid nodules demonstrating features usually associated with rheumatoid synovial membrane
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 4, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 811-814; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel411 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. Ainsworth, K. Dziedzic, L. Hiller, J. Daniels, A. Bruton, and J. Broadfield
A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial of ultrasound in the physiotherapy treatment of shoulder pain
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 11, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 815-820; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel423 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. K. Brown, T. E. Roberts, R. J. Wakefield, Z. Karim, E. Hensor, P. J. O'Connor, and P. Emery
The challenges of integrating ultrasonography into routine rheumatology practice: addressing the needs of clinical rheumatologists
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 20, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 821-829; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel412 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Bernatsky, R. Ramsey-Goldman, D. Isenberg, A. Rahman, M. A. Dooley, J. Sibley, J.-F. Boivin, L. Joseph, J. Armitage, A. Zoma, and A. Clarke
Hodgkin's lymphoma in systemic lupus erythematosus
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 830-832; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel444 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Verrecchia, J. Laboureau, O. Verola, N. Roos, R. Porcher, P. Bruneval, M. Ertault, K. Tiev, L. Michel, A. Mauviel, and D. Farge
Skin involvement in scleroderma—where histological and clinical scores meet
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 833-841; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel451 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

S. Sato, M. Kuwana, and M. Hirakata
Clinical characteristics of Japanese patients with anti-OJ (anti-isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase) autoantibodies
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 25, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 842-845; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel435 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. Iikuni, A. Nakajima, E. Inoue, E. Tanaka, H. Okamoto, M. Hara, T. Tomatsu, N. Kamatani, and H. Yamanaka
What's in season for rheumatoid arthritis patients? Seasonal fluctuations in disease activity
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 29, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 846-848; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel414 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. Harrison, A. Hassell, P. T. Dawes, D. L. Scott, S. M. Knight, M. J. Davis, D. Mulherin, and D. P. M. Symmons
The overall status in rheumatoid arthritis (OSRA) measure—further evidence to support its use in clinical practice
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 30, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 849-855; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel445 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

F. Zulian, D. Meneghesso, E. Grisan, F. Vittadello, A. Belloni Fortina, B. Pigozzi, A. C. Frigo, G. Martini, and A. Ruggeri
A new computerized method for the assessment of skin lesions in localized scleroderma
Rheumatology Advance Access published on January 30, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 856-860; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel446 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Liu, A. Balkwill, E. Banks, C. Cooper, J. Green, and V. Beral on behalf of the Million Women Study Collaborators
Relationship of height, weight and body mass index to the risk of hip and knee replacements in middle-aged women
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 4, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 861-867; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel434 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. E. Strömbeck, E. Theander, and L. T. H. Jacobsson
Effects of exercise on aerobic capacity and fatigue in women with primary Sjögren's syndrome
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 17, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 868-871; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem004 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. G. J. M. van Lankveld, M. C. Vonk, H. Teunissen, and F. H. J. van den Hoogen
Appearance self-esteem in systemic sclerosis—subjective experience of skin deformity and its relationship with physician-assessed skin involvement, disease status and psychological variables
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 17, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 872-876; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem008 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. Jinks, K. Jordan, and P. Croft
Osteoarthritis as a public health problem: the impact of developing knee pain on physical function in adults living in the community: (KNEST 3)
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 17, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 877-881; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem013 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Y. Kamata, Y. Takahashi, M. Iwamoto, K. Matsui, Y. Murakami, K. Muroi, U. Ikeda, K. Shimada, T. Yoshio, H. Okazaki, and S. Minota
Local implantation of autologous mononuclear cells from bone marrow and peripheral blood for treatment of ischaemic digits in patients with connective tissue diseases
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 19, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 882-884; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel436 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back

F. Maggi, E. Andreoli, L. Riente, S. Meschi, J. Rocchi, A. Delle Sedie, M. L. Vatteroni, L. Ceccherini-Nelli, S. Specter, and M. Bendinelli
Torquetenovirus in patients with arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 885-886; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem032 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back

CASE REPORTS Back

J. H. Ju, S.-K. Kwok, S.-H. Seo, C.-H. Yoon, H.-Y. Kim, and S.-H. Park
Visualization of extensor digitorum tenosynovitis with three-dimensional ultrasonography
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 3, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 886-887; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem024 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

S. Raychaudhuri, R. Shmerling, J. Ermann, and S. Helfgott
Development of active tuberculosis following initiation of infliximab despite appropriate prophylaxis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 15, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 887-888; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel447 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Owczarczyk, R. Hilker, A. Brunn, M. Hallek, and A. Rubbert
Progressive multifocal leucoencephalopathy in a patient with sarcoidosis—successful treatment with cidofovir and mirtazapine
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 27, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 888-890; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem049 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. D. Campbell and D. A. S. Marshall
A case of Budd-Chiari Syndrome presenting in a lady with newly diagnosed Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 27, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 890; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem027 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

MATTERS ARISING Back

J. G. Jones
The rehabilitation model rules in RA until biomedicine transforms tomorrow's rheumatologist into a real thaumaturgus
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 890-891; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel438 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

L. Bertinotti, F. Nacci, and M. Matucci Cerinic
Rehabilitation, an old useful tool in the midst of a new therapeutic era for rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 891-892; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel439 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Gauster, A. Blaschitz, and G. Dohr
Monoclonal antibody HC10 does not bind HLA-G
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 28, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 892-893; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel440 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

R. L. Allen
Response to Gauster et al.
Rheumatology Advance Access published on February 19, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 893-894; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel441 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. A. Binymin
An unusual association with Raynaud's phenomenon
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 894; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem035 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. Al-Deiri, J. J. Benn, and C. M. Deighton
An unusual association with Raynaud's phenomenon: reply
Rheumatology Advance Access published on March 23, 2007
Rheumatology 2007 46: 894; doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kem036 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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