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Hypothesis

	How can a causal role for small bacteria in chronic inflammatory arthritides be established or refuted? D Taylor-Robinson and A Keat Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 177-185. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.177 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Demonstration of mast cell chemotactic activity in synovial fluid from rheumatoid patients N Olsson, A-K Ulfgren, and G Nilsson Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 187-193. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.187 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diff Quik staining method for detection and identification of monosodium urate and calcium pyrophosphate crystals in synovial fluids E Selvi, S Manganelli, M Catenaccio, R De Stefano, E Frati, S Cucini, and R Marcolongo Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 194-198. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.194 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The national database of the German Collaborative Arthritis Centres: I. Structure, aims, and patients A Zink, J Listing, C Klindworth, and H Zeidler Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 199-206. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.199 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The national database of the German Collaborative Arthritis Centres: II. Treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis A Zink, J Listing, M Niewerth, and H Zeidler Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 207-213. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.207 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Methotrexate and early postoperative complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery D M Grennan, J Gray, J Loudon, and S Fear Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 214-217. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.214 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inappropriate medical management of spinal epidural abscess P Harrington, P A Millner, and D Veale Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 218-222. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.218 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Heavy cigarette smoking is strongly associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly in patients without a family history of RA D Hutchinson, L Shepstone, R Moots, J T Lear, and M P Lynch Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 223-227. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.223 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Radiographic stage of osteoarthritis or sex of the patient does not predict one year outcome after total hip arthroplasty A-K Nilsdotter, Y Aurell, A-K Siösteen, L S Lohmander, and H P Roos Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 228-232. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.228 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging as marker of synovial membrane regeneration and recurrence of synovitis after arthroscopic knee joint synovectomy: a one year follow up study M Østergaard, B Ejbjerg, M Stoltenberg, P Gideon, B Volck, K Skov, C Hjorth Jensen, and I Lorenzen Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 233-236. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.233 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Soluble CD95 concentrations are increased in patients with severe systemic lupus erythematosus, but not in their first degree relatives M W van der Linden, T van Lopik, L A Aarden, R G J Westendorp, and T W J Huizinga Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 237-241. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.237 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prolactin enhances the in vitro production of IgG in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus but not from healthy controls A M Jacobi, W Rohde, H-D Volk, T Dörner, G-R Burmester, and F Hiepe Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 242-247. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.242 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lack of evidence for an increased microchimerism in the circulation of patients with Sjögren's syndrome I Toda, M Kuwana, K Tsubota, and Y Kawakami Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 248-253. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.248 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Insulin-like growth factor 1 blocks collagen release and down regulates matrix metalloproteinase-1, -3, -8, and -13 mRNA expression in bovine nasal cartilage stimulated with oncostatin M in combination with interleukin 1 W Hui, A D Rowan, and T Cawston Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 254-261. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.254 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inactivation of one allele of the type II collagen gene alters the collagen network in murine articular cartilage and makes cartilage softer M M Hyttinen, J Töyräs, T Lapveteläinen, J Lindblom, D J Prockop, S-W Li, M Arita, J S Jurvelin, and H J Helminen Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 262-268. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.262 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Characterisation of Eubacterium cell wall: peptidoglycan structure determines arthritogenicity X Zhang, M Rimpiläinen, and P Toivanen Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 269-274. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.269 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Rise in serum C reactive protein after hip and knee arthroplasties in patients with rheumatoid arthritis K Laiho, H Mäenpää, H Kautiainen, M Kauppi, K Kaarela, M Lehto, and E Belt Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 275-277. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.275 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of hand function in patients undergoing long term haemodialysis V Limaye, A Frankham, A Disney, and K Pile Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 278-280. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.278 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Non-specific interstitial pneumonia as pulmonary involvement of systemic sclerosis J Fujita, T Yoshinouchi, Y Ohtsuki, M Tokuda, Y Yang, I Yamadori, S Bandoh, T Ishida, J Takahara, and R Ueda Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 281-283. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.281 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Treatment resistant Lyme arthritis caused by Borrelia garinii F-X Limbach, B Jaulhac, X Puechal, H Monteil, J-L Kuntz, Y Piemont, and J Sibilia Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 284-286. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.284 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bacterial PCR in the diagnosis of joint infection J Jalava, M Skurnik, A Toivanen, P Toivanen, and E Eerola Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 287-289. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.287 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Hepatitis C virus infection with peripheral neuropathy is not always associated with cryoglobulinaemia O Lidove, P Cacoub, T Maisonobe, J Servan, V Thibault, J-C Piette, and J-M Léger Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 290-292. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.290 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Systemic antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody vasculitis associated with lymphoid neoplasia M A Hamidou, D El Kouri, M Audrain, and J-Y Grolleau Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 293-295. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.293 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Measurement of cytokine and adhesion molecule expression in synovial tissue by digital image analysis M C Kraan, M D Smith, H Weedon, M J Ahern, F C Breedveld, and P P Tak Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 296-298. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.296 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	CNS involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus: a case with remarkable histopathological findings M J Rood, J F Haverman, S G van Duinen, F C Breedveld, J J G M Verschuuren, and T W J Huizinga Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 299-300. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.299 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Correspondence

	Cardiac toxicity secondary to long term treatment with chloroquine À CERVERA, G ESPINOSA, R CERVERA, J FONT, and M INGELMO Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 301-302. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.301 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A pilot study of the salivary scintigraphy diagnostic performance in a Spanish population with Sjögren's syndrome diagnosed by the European criteria R MARTÍNEZ-LÁZARO, A CORTÉS-BLANCO, and J VELILLA Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 302-303. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.302 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting oedema (RS3PE) as recurrence of aborted PMR M A CIMMINO, E SILVESTRI, and G GARLASCHI Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 303. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.303 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Antiphospholipid antibodies and RA: presence of 2GP1 independent aCL C BONNET, P VERGNE, P BERTIN, R TREVES, and M-O JAUBERTEAU Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 303-304. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.303a [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Ethical aspects of new medicines targeted at treatment of RA C GARCIA-PORRÚA and M A GONZÁLEZ-GAY Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 304. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.304 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Maladies et syndromes systémiques. C GABAY Ann Rheum Dis 2001; 60: 186. doi:10.1136/ard.60.3.186 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

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