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Leaders

	PAF, a potent proinflammatory mediator, looking for its role in the pathogenesis of joint damage G HERRERO-BEAUMONT and J EGIDO Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 211-213. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	Efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials Bart W Koes, Rob J P M Scholten, Jan M A Mens, and Lex M Bouter Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 214-223. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Digital necrosis with Ogilvie's syndrome G D Wright, C D McCullagh, I K Walsh, and S D Roberts Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 224-225. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Unusual and memorable

	Case number 4 Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 261. [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Assessment of anti-endothelial cell antibodies in systemic sclerosis and Sjögren's syndrome Mohamed Hebbar, Philippe Lassalle, Yves Delneste, Pierre-Yves Hatron, Bernard Devulder, André-Bernard Tonnel, and Anne Janin Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 230-234. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of resumption of second line drugs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis that flared up after treatment discontinuation Saskia ten Wolde, Jo Hermans, Ferdinand C Breedveld, and Ben A C Dijkmans Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 235-239. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Absence of peripheral blood T cell responses to `shared epitope' containing peptides in recent onset rheumatoid arthritis Geoffrey J McColl, Juergen Hammer, and Leonard C Harrison Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 240-246. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mechanical and material properties of the subchondral bone plate from the femoral head of patients with osteoarthritis or osteoporosis Baohua Li and Richard M Aspden Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 247-254. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Immobilisation causes longlasting matrix changes both in the immobilised and contralateral joint cartilage Matti O Jortikka, Ritva I Inkinen, Markku I Tammi, Jyrki J Parkkinen, Jussi Haapala, Ilkka Kiviranta, Heikki J Helminen, and Mikko J Lammi Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 255-260. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Characterisation of fibroblast-like cells in pannus lesions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis sharing properties of fibroblasts and chondrocytes Chengsen Xue, Masayoshi Takahashi, Tomoko Hasunuma, Hiroyuki Aono, Kazuhiko Yamamoto, Shinichi Yoshino, Takayuki Sumida, and Kusuki Nishioka Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 262-267. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	The relation between tender points and fibromyalgia symptom variables: evidence that fibromyalgia is not a discrete disorder in the clinic Frederick Wolfe Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 268-271. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Anti-Ro/SS-A and anti-La/SS-B antibodies associated with cardiac involvement in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus Andrew C Oshiro, Stephen J Derbes, Aluizio R Stopa, and Abraham Gedalia Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 272-274. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sister chromatid exchange analysis in the lymphocytes of patients with ankylosing spondylitis Sinan Sönmez Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 275-277. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Does lymphoma 'cure' rheumatoid arthritis? A DUMAS and J STRAUCHEN Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 278. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Insufficiency fracture of the sacrum revealing a pregnancy associated osteoporosis. First case report V Breuil, O Brocq, L Euller-Ziegler, and A Grimaud Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 278. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	No endotoxin detected in plasma of patients with ankylosing spondylitis O MÄKI-IKOLA, J MERTSOLA, K GRANFORS, P KUUSELA, K LEHTINEN, R VON ESSEN, and H SAXEN Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 279. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Treatment with etidronate for men with idiopathic osteoporosis PIET GEUSENS, JOHAN VANHOOF, JEF RAUS, JAN DEQUEKER, JOS NIJS, and JO JOLY Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 280. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Finger drop in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis GEORGE E EHRLICH;, M D SMITH, and S P McDONALD Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 280. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Cutaneous Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases. ALAN N BAER Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 228. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Silicone Breast Implant Story. BRUCE FREUNDLICH Ann Rheum Dis 1997; 56: 228. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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