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Leaders

	Follow up studies in rheumatoid arthritis R Landewé and D van der Heijde Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 479-481. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.479 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sjögren's syndrome criteria R Manthorpe Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 482-484. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.482 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis: a rare cause of erosive arthropathy of the distal interphalangeal finger joints D Santilli, A Lo Monaco, P L Cavazzini, and F Trotta Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 485-487. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.485 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Identification of the advanced glycation end products N-carboxymethyllysine in the synovial tissue of patients with rheumatoid arthritis S Drinda, S Franke, C C Canet, P Petrow, R Bräuer, C Hüttich, G Stein, and G Hein Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 488-492. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.488 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The value of synovial fluid assays in the diagnosis of joint disease: a literature survey A Swan, H Amer, and P Dieppe Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 493-498. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.493 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sarcoid arthritis: clinical characteristics, diagnostic aspects, and risk factors H Visser, K Vos, E Zanelli, W Verduyn, G M Th Schreuder, I Speyer, F C Breedveld, and J M W Hazes Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 499-504. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.499 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Comparative study of different enzyme immunoassays for measurement of IgM and IgA rheumatoid factors S Bas, T V Perneger, E Kunzle, and T L Vischer Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 505-510. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.505 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Long term efficacy and safety of cyclosporin versus parenteral gold in early rheumatoid arthritis: a three year study of radiographic progression, renal function, and arterial hypertension T K Kvien, H K Zeidler, P Hannonen, F A Wollheim, Ø Førre, I Hafström, J P Kaltwasser, M Leirisalo-Repo, B Manger, L Laasonen, H Prestele, and P Kurki Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 511-516. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.511 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Predictors of progression of HRCT diagnosed fibrosing alveolitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis J K Dawson, H E Fewins, J Desmond, M P Lynch, and D R Graham Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 517-521. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.517 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Neutrophil CD64 expression: distinguishing acute inflammatory autoimmune disease from systemic infections E Allen, A C Bakke, M Z Purtzer, and A Deodhar Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 522-525. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.522 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and follow up of Takayasu's arteritis in children V P R Aluquin, S A Albano, F Chan, C Sandborg, and P T Pitlick Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 526-529. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.526 [Abstract] [Full text] [Web-only figures] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of bisphosphonates on cartilage turnover assessed with a newly developed assay for collagen type II degradation products H J Lehmann, U Mouritzen, S Christgau, P A C Cloos, and C Christiansen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 530-533. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.530 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Histological assessment of the early enthesitis lesion in spondyloarthropathy D McGonagle, H Marzo-Ortega, P O'Connor, W Gibbon, P Hawkey, K Henshaw, and P Emery Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 534-537. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.534 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	FasL autoantibodies in vasculitis are associated with the presence of anticorneal epithelial antibodies E Gowen, A B Tullo, J Dixon, P J L Holt, and M C Hillarby Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 538-539. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.538 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Poor accuracy and interobserver reliability of knee arthroscopy measurements are improved by the use of variable angle elongated probes S P Oakley, I Portek, Z Szomor, A Turnbull, G A C Murrell, B W Kirkham, and M N Lassere Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 540-543. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.540 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Myositis and swollen knees: disease or treatment complication? I Haq and D A Isenberg Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 544-546. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.544 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute abdominal pain in systemic lupus erythematosus: focus on lupus enteritis (gastrointestinal vasculitis) C-K Lee, M S Ahn, E Y Lee, J H Shin, Y-S Cho, H K Ha, B Yoo, and H-B Moon Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 547-550. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.547 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of spondyloarthritis in Terceira, Azores: a population based study J Bruges-Armas, C Lima, M J Peixoto, P Santos, D Mendonça, B Martins Da Silva, G Herrero-Beaumont, and A Calin Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 551-553. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.551 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Safety and efficacy of TNF blockade in relapsing vasculitis A D Booth, H J Jefferson, W Ayliffe, P A Andrews, and D R Jayne Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 559. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.559 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Anti-tumour necrosis factor monoclonal antibody treatment for ocular Behçet's disease G Triolo, M Vadalà, A Accardo-Palumbo, A Ferrante, F Ciccia, E Giardina, P Citarrella, G Lodato, and G Licata Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 560-561. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.560 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is hirudin a potential therapeutic agent for arthritis? K Scott Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 561-562. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.561 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Steroid induced psychosis in systemic lupus erythematosus: a possible role of serum albumin level F López-Medrano, R Cervera, O Trejo, J Font, and M Ingelmo Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 562-563. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.562 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Autoantibodies against C1q: view on association between systemic lupus erythematosus disease manifestation and C1q autoantibodies D Monova, S Monov, K Rosenova, and T Argirova Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 563-564. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.563 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Silent thyroiditis associated with etanercept in rheumatoid arthritis E Andrés, F-X Limbach, B Goichot, and J Sibilia Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 565. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.565 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Synovial T cell proliferation to the Yersinia enterocolitica 19 kDa antigen differentiates yersinia triggered reactive arthritis (ReA) from ReA triggered by other enterobacteria H Appel, M Rudwaleit, P Wu, M Grolms, J Sieper, and A Mertz Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 566-567. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.566 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Leflunomide and hypertension B Rozman, S Praprotnik, D Logar, M Tomsic, M Hojnik, M Kos-Golja, R Accetto, and P Dolenc Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 567-569. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.567 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Adhesion molecule expression in the synovial membrane of psoriatic arthritis V Riccieri, A Spadaro, E Taccari, A Zoppini, E Koo, J Ortutay, M Sesztak, and I Markus Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 569-570. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.569 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Headache as the initial presentation of Wegener's granulomatosis I G S Lim, P J Spira, and H P McNeil Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 571-572. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.571 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Extremely high dose pravastatin may suppress amyloidogenesis in a mouse model S Shtrasburg, M Pras, M Lidar, and A Livneh Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 572. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.572 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Long acting somatostatin analogue for the treatment of refractory RA F Koseoglu, T Koseoglu, D Paran, O Elkayam, H Paran, M Yaron, and D Caspi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 573. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.573 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Consensus report

Classification criteria for Sjögren's syndrome: a revised version of the European criteria proposed by the American-European Consensus Group C Vitali, S Bombardieri, R Jonsson, H M Moutsopoulos, E L Alexander, S E Carsons, T E Daniels, P C Fox, R I Fox, S S Kassan, S R Pillemer, N Talal, and M H Weisman Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 554-558. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.554 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Cover Story

	Colchicum autumnale from Het Cruydtboeck by Rembertus Dodonaeus A Boonen and L van de Putte Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 492. doi:10.1136/ard.61.6.492 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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