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Leaders

	Vaccination and rheumatoid arthritis J Sibilia and J F Maillefert Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 575-576. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.575 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Anti-interleukin 1 autoantibodies P Miossec Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 577-579. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.577 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	Reactive arthritis or chronic infectious arthritis? J Sibilia and F-X Limbach Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 580-587. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.580 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Shortness of breath in systemic lupus erythematosus: a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma F Goldblatt, W Hill, M J Ahern, and M D Smith Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 588-590. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.588 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Unusual and memorable

	Case Number 24: Scalp necrosis in giant cell arteritis F H Khattak Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 590. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.590 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Differential expression patterns of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors during development of osteoarthritis in a transgenic mouse model H J Salminen, A-M K Säämänen, M N Vankemmelbeke, P K Auho, M P Perälä, and E I Vuorio Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 591-597. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.591 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Autoantibodies against interleukin 1 in rheumatoid arthritis: association with long term radiographic outcome N A Graudal, M Svenson, U Tarp, P Garred, A-G Jurik, and K Bendtzen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 598-602. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.598 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Rheumatoid factor measured by fluoroimmunoassay: a responsive measure of rheumatoid arthritis disease activity that is associated with joint damage E Knijff-Dutmer, W Drossaers-Bakker, A Verhoeven, G van der Sluijs Veer, M Boers, S van der Linden, and M van de Laar Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 603-607. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.603 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence and clinical significance of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis T Avcin, R Cimaz, F Falcini, F Zulian, G Martini, G Simonini, V Porenta-Besic, G Cecchini, M O Borghi, and P L Meroni Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 608-611. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.608 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	How reliably do rheumatologists measure shoulder movement? J L Hoving, R Buchbinder, S Green, A Forbes, N Bellamy, C Brand, R Buchanan, S Hall, M Patrick, P Ryan, and A Stockman Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 612-616. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.612 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dynamic load at baseline can predict radiographic disease progression in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis T Miyazaki, M Wada, H Kawahara, M Sato, H Baba, and S Shimada Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 617-622. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.617 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Safety and efficacy of vaccination against hepatitis B in patients with rheumatoid arthritis O Elkayam, M Yaron, and D Caspi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 623-625. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.623 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Laboratory and imaging studies used by French rheumatologists to determine the cause of recent onset polyarthritis without extra-articular manifestations A Saraux, J F Maillefert, B Fautrel, R M Flipo, O Kaye, P Lafforgue, F Guillemin, and E Botton Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 626-629. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.626 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Practical progress in realisation of early diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected rheumatoid arthritis: results from two matched questionnaires within three years D Aletaha, G Eberl, V P K Nell, K P Machold, and J S Smolen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 630-634. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.630 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis J F Maillefert, G Muller, G Falgarone, J B Bour, D Ratovohery, M Dougados, C Tavernier, and M Breban Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 635-637. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.635 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Decreased flares of rheumatoid arthritis during the first year of etanercept treatment: further evidence of clinical effectiveness in the "real world" Y Yazici, D Erkan, I Kulman, K Belostocki, and M J Harrison Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 638-640. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.638 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Helicobacter pylori does not play a part in the dyspeptic complaints of rheumatology patients receiving long term treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs X Calvet, J Gratacòs, J Font, M Larrosa, I Sanfeliu, and M Roqué Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 641-643. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.641 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A six year prospective study of a cohort of patients with fibromyalgia E Baumgartner, A Finckh, C Cedraschi, and T L Vischer Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 644-645. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.644 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diagnosing patients with longstanding shoulder joint pain J Nørregaard, M R Krogsgaard, T Lorenzen, and E M Jensen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 646-649. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.646 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The cervical spine in patients with psoriatic arthritis K Laiho and M Kauppi Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 650-652. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.650 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Peptostreptococcal pericarditis complicating anti-tumour necrosis factor treatment in rheumatoid arthritis S Harney, F D O'Shea, and O FitzGerald Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 653-654. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.653 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Alopecia in Wegener's granulomatosis C Hidalgo-Tenorio, J M Sabio, and J Jiménez-Alonso Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 654-655. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.654 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Paediatric Behçet's disease in France I Koné-Paut, A Gorchakoff-Molinas, B Weschler, and I Touitou Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 655-656. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.655 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intra-articular and soft tissue injections: assessment of the service provided by nurses J Edwards, B Hannah, K Brailsford-Atkinson, T Price, T Sheeran, and D Mulherin Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 656-657. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.656 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Manual jobs increase the risk of patients with ankylosing spondylitis withdrawing from the labour force, also when adjusted for job related withdrawal in the general population A Boonen, A Chorus, R Landewé, D van der Heijde, H Miedema, H van der Tempel, and Sj van der Linden Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 658. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.658 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Breast implants and illness: a model of psychological illness M Ahern, M Smith, H Chua, and P Youssef Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 659. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.659 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fibromyalgia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is associated with higher scores of disability A Naranjo, S Ojeda, F Francisco, C Erausquin, I Rúa-Figueroa, and C Rodríguez-Lozano Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 660-661. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.660 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Shingles following infliximab infusion D C Baumgart and A U Dignass Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 661. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.661 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Self limiting lupus-like symptoms in patients with parvovirus B19 infection E Tóvári, I Mezey, K Hedman, and L Czirják Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 662-663. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.662 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Dermatomyositis in a patient with adenocarcinoma of the gall bladder G Yiannopoulos, P Ravazoula, N Meimaris, M Stavropoulos, and A P Andonopoulos Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 663-664. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.663 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Coincidence of asymptomatic avascular necrosis and fracture of the femoral neck: a rare combination of glucocorticoid induced side effects K Loddenkemper, C Perka, G-R Burmester, and F Buttgereit Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 665-666. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.665 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Soluble TNF receptor treatment does not affect raised TGFß levels in RA R Cuchacovich, L R Espinoza, S Drynda, J Kekow, D Koczan, and H-J Thiesen Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 667. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.667 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Usefulness of bone densitometry in postmenopausal women with clinically diagnosed vertebral fractures K Moss, R Keen, and J M Nolla Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 667-668. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.667-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Infection and SLE A L Hepburn, K A Davies, W R Gilliland, and G C Tsokos Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 668-669. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.668 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Was it a case of Takayasu arteritis? M D Smith and S S Kiliç Ann Rheum Dis 2002; 61: 669. doi:10.1136/ard.61.7.669 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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