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Leaders

	Atherosclerosis Y Sherer and Y Shoenfeld Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 97-99. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.97 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Painted black P G M Maathuis and A P P M Driessen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 100-101. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.100 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Unusual and memorable

	Case Number 22: An interesting case of herpes zoster in rheumatoid arthritis E Campalani, G K Meenagh, and M B Finch Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 102. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.102 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Fibroblasts from the inner granulation tissue of the pseudocapsule in hips at revision arthroplasty induce osteoclast differentiation, as do stromal cells H Sakai, S Jingushi, T Shuto, K Urabe, T Ikenoue, K Okazaki, T Kukita, A Kukita, and Y Iwamoto Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 103-109. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.103 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	High titres of serum antinuclear antibodies, mostly directed against nucleolar antigens, are associated with the presence of coronary atherosclerosis D J Grainger and H W L Bethell Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 110-114. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.110 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Measurement of three dimensional shoulder movement patterns with an electromagnetic tracking device in patients with a frozen shoulder H M Vermeulen, M Stokdijk, P H C Eilers, C G M Meskers, P M Rozing, and T P M Vliet Vlieland Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 115-120. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.115 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Coexistence of antitopoisomerase I and anticentromere antibodies in patients with systemic sclerosis T Dick, R Mierau, P Bartz-Bazzanella, M Alavi, M Stoyanova-Scholz, J Kindler, and E Genth Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 121-127. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.121 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chronic shoulder pain in the community: a syndrome of disability or distress? L J Badcock, M Lewis, E M Hay, R McCarney, and P R Croft Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 128-131. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.128 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Painful shoulder: comparison of physical examination and ultrasonographic findings E Naredo, P Aguado, E De Miguel, J Uson, L Mayordomo, J Gijon-Baños, and E Martin-Mola Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 132-136. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.132 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sialometry and sialochemistry: a non-invasive approach for diagnosing Sjögren's syndrome W W I Kalk, A Vissink, B Stegenga, H Bootsma, A V Nieuw Amerongen, and C G M Kallenberg Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 137-144. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.137 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased bone mineral content and bone size in the femoral neck of men with hip osteoarthritis J P A Arokoski, M H Arokoski, J S Jurvelin, H J Helminen, L H Niemitukia, and H Kröger Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 145-150. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.145 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Musculoskeletal pain is more generalised among people from ethnic minorities than among white people in Greater Manchester T R Allison, D P M Symmons, T Brammah, P Haynes, A Rogers, M Roxby, and M Urwin Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 151-156. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.151 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Association of the MIC-A gene and HLA-B51 with Behçet's disease in Arabs and non-Ashkenazi Jews in Israel R Cohen, S Metzger, M Nahir, and T Chajek-Shaul Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 157-160. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.157 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased matrix metalloproteinase-3 serum levels in rheumatic diseases: relationship with synovitis and steroid treatment C Ribbens, M Martin y Porras, N Franchimont, M-J Kaiser, J-M Jaspar, P Damas, F A Houssiau, and M G Malaise Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 161-166. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.161 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparison of soluble adhesion molecules in juvenile idiopathic arthritis between the active and remission stages C-Y Chen, C-H Tsao, L-S Ou, M-H Yang, M-L Kuo, and J-L Huang Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 167-170. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.167 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Therapeutic use of etanercept in polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis over a two year period D A Kietz, P H Pepmueller, and T L Moore Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 171-173. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.171 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Interleukin 13 in synovial fluid and serum of patients with psoriatic arthritis A Spadaro, T Rinaldi, V Riccieri, G Valesini, and E Taccari Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 174-176. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.174 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Preliminary thermographic evaluation of new nitroglycerine tape on the peripheral circulatory disturbance in systemic sclerosis C Kan, S Akimoto, M Abe, K Okada, and O Ishikawa Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 177-179. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.177 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Carriers of the aspartylglucosaminuria genetic mutation and chronic arthritis M Arvio, K Laiho, M Kauppi, M Peippo, P Leino, H Kautiainen, O Kaipiainen-Seppänen, and I Mononen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 180-181. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.180 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Is pamidronate effective for acute rheumatic pain? A El-Shafei, T Sheeran, and D Mulherin Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 183. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.183 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Antibodies to ß2 glycoprotein I and cardiolipin in SSc L Schoenroth, M Fritzler, L Lonzetti, and J-L Senécal Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 183-184. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.183-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Recurrence of reactive arthritis after a booster dose of tetanus toxoid A Kaul, M Adler, F Alokaily, and A S M Jawad Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 185. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.185 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Asymptomatic splenic infarction in Wegener's granulomatosis D Papaioannides, S N Nikas, M Fotinou, and N K Akritidis Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 185-186. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.185-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Two cases of Mycobacterium avium septic arthritis M J Bridges and F McGarry Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 186-187. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.186 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Successful radiosynoviorthesis of an olecranon bursitis in psoriatic arthritis M N Berliner, R G Bretzel, and R Klett Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 187-188. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.187 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Multiple sclerosis in the course of systemic sclerosis E Chroni, C Paschalis, T Stergiou, C Vlahanastasi, and A P Andonopoulos Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 188. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.188 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Scoliosis and Trendelenburg sign in a painting by P P Rubens S E Hansen and J Dequeker Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 182. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.182 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparison of WOMAC with SF-36 for OA of the knee or hip J G Jones, F Leighton, F Angst, and A Aeschlimann Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 182-183. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.182-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Corrections

	Heavy cigarette smoking and RA Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 189. doi:10.1136/ard.61.2.189 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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