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Leaders

	Prophylactic use of antibiotics and immunisations in patients with SLE W R Gilliland and G C Tsokos Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 191-192. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.191 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	HLA-DR4 and the spondyloarthropathies J D Taurog Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 193-194. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.193 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	The lung in the antiphospholipid syndrome G Espinosa, R Cervera, J Font, and R A Asherson Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 195-198. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.195 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Erdheim-Chester disease: typical radiological bone features for a rare xanthogranulomatosis V Breuil, O Brocq, C Pellegrino, A Grimaud, and L Euller-Ziegler Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 199-200. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.199 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	The role of HLA genes in familial spondyloarthropathy: a comprehensive study of 70 multiplex families R Said-Nahal, C Miceli-Richard, C Gautreau, R Tamouza, N Borot, R Porcher, D Charron, M Dougados, and M Breban Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 201-206. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.201 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Repeated infusions of infliximab, a chimeric anti-TNF monoclonal antibody, in patients with active spondyloarthropathy: one year follow up E Kruithof, F Van den Bosch, D Baeten, A Herssens, F De Keyser, H Mielants, and E M Veys Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 207-212. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.207 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Differential association of polymorphisms in the TNF region with psoriatic arthritis but not psoriasis T Höhler, S Grossmann, B Stradmann-Bellinghausen, W Kaluza, E Reuss, K de Vlam, E Veys, and E Märker-Hermann Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 213-218. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.213 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Psoriatic arthritis: performance of rheumatologists in daily practice S Gorter, D M F M van der Heijde, S van der Linden, H Houben, J-J Rethans, A J J A Scherpbier, and C P M van der Vleuten Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 219-224. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.219 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The ICIDH-2 as a framework for the assessment of functioning and disability in rheumatoid arthritis J Fransen, D Uebelhart, G Stucki, T Langenegger, M Seitz, and B A Michel Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 225-231. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.225 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Spectral analysis of heart rate and blood pressure variability in primary Sjögren's syndrome P J Barendregt, J H M Tulen, A H van den Meiracker, and H M Markusse Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 232-236. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.232 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Non-invasive measurement of biomechanical skin properties in systemic sclerosis A Balbir-Gurman, C P Denton, B Nichols, C J Knight, A M Nahir, G Martin, and C M Black Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 237-241. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.237 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Circulating soluble E-selectin in early rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective five year study A Kuuliala, K Eberhardt, A Takala, H Kautiainen, H Repo, and M Leirisalo-Repo Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 242-246. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.242 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Weather and the pain in fibromyalgia: are they related? E A Fors and H Sexton Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 247-250. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.247 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Efficacy of isoniazid prophylaxis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus receiving long term steroid treatment S Gaitonde, E Pathan, A Sule, G Mittal, and V R Joshi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 251-253. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.251 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Soluble tumour necrosis factor receptor treatment does not affect raised transforming growth factor ß levels in rheumatoid arthritis S Drynda, C Kühne, and J Kekow Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 254-256. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.254 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Deficiency of complement-dependent prevention of immune precipitation in systemic sclerosis G J Arason, Á J Geirsson, R Kolka, T Víkingsdóttir, and H Valdimarsson Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 257-260. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.257 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Correlation between plasma concentrations of calcitonin gene related peptide and pulmonary pressure in patients with systemic sclerosis I Bartosik, J Eskilsson, R Ekman, A Åkesson, and A Scheja Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 261-263. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.261 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reactive arthritis following an outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium phage type 193 infection T Hannu, L Mattila, A Siitonen, and M Leirisalo-Repo Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 264-266. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.264 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	No changes in the distribution of organisms responsible for septic arthritis over a 20 year period J J Dubost, M Soubrier, C De Champs, J M Ristori, J L Bussiére, and B Sauvezie Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 267-269. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.267 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Factors related to radiological damage in 61 Spaniards with early rheumatoid arthritis P Richi, A Balsa, S Muñoz-Fernández, V Villaverde, M Fernández-Prada, J L Vicario, and E Martín-Mola Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 270-272. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.270 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Sonography as a replacement for sialography for the diagnosis of salivary glands affected by Sjögren's syndrome K Yonetsu, Y Takagi, M Sumi, T Nakamura, and K Eguchi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 276-277. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.276 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nail lesions in psoriatic arthritis: recovery with sulfasalazine treatment J C Gerster and D Hohl Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 277. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.277 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Home sequential high dose intravenous immunoglobulins in systemic autoimmune disease E Hachulla, A Wibaux, P-Y Hatron, U Michon-Pasturel, V Queyrel, A-L Fauchais, B Devulder, M-N Lefebvre, and M Yilmaz Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 277-278. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.277-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Elastofibroma dorsi D Pyne, R Mootoo, A Bhanji, and S Amin Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 278-279. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.278 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Olecranon bursitis due to Candida parapsilosis in an immunocompetent adult M Jiménez-Palop, M Corteguera, R Ibáñez, and R Serrano-Heranz Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 279-281. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.279 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of allergic respiratory diseases in patients with RA G Provenzano, G Donato, G Brai, and F Rinaldi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 281. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.281 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a possible complication of hepatitis C related liver cirrhosis D L Madison, E Allen, A Deodhar, and L Morrison Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 281-282. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.281-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Severe aortic regurgitation in RF positive polyarticular JIA I E M Bultink, W F Lems, B A C Dijkmans, R M van Soesbergen, and J Lindeman Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 282-283. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.282 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Polymyalgia rheumatica and pericardial tamponade A Brucato and G Brambilla Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 283. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.283 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Remission of Behçet's syndrome with TNF blocking treatment M Rozenbaum, I Rosner, and E Portnoy Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 283-284. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.283-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fatigue and immune activity in Sjögren's syndrome H I Bax, T M Vriesendorp, C G M Kallenberg, and W W I Kalk Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 284. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.284 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional piece

	A brief history of spa therapy A van Tubergen and S van der Linden Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 273-275. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.273 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Glucocorticoids: Eds N J Goulding, R J Flower. (Pp 216; DM240.) Basel: Birkhäuser, 2001. ISBN 3-7643-6059-3. (Milestones in drug therapy. Series editors M J Parnham, J Bruinvels.) F Buttgereit Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 284-285. doi:10.1136/ard.61.3.284-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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