Editorials:

ARD launches an advanced online publication programme

L van de Putte

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 221.

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Leaders:

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis in clinical care

J S Smolen and D Aletaha

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 221-225. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.012575

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Reviews:

Validity, reliability, and applicability of seven definitions of hip osteoarthritis used in epidemiological studies: a systematic appraisal

M Reijman, J M W Hazes, B W Koes, A P Verhagen, and S M A Bierma-Zeinstra

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 226-232. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.010348

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Unusual and memorable:

Case Number 29: Hitting three with one strike: rapid improvement of psoriatic arthritis, psoriatic erythroderma, and secondary renal amyloidosis by treatment with infliximab (Remicade)

C Fiehn and K Andrassy

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 232. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.014191

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Extended reports:

Activation of the STAT1 pathway in rheumatoid arthritis

P V Kasperkovitz, N L Verbeet, T J Smeets, J G I van Rietschoten, M C Kraan, T C T M van der Pouw Kraan, P P Tak, and C L Verweij

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 233-239. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.013276

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Tenascin and aggrecan expression by articular chondrocytes is influenced by interleukin 1ß: a possible explanation for the changes in matrix synthesis during osteoarthritis

D Pfander, N Heinz, P Rothe, H-D Carl, and B Swoboda

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 240-244. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.003749

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Increased DNA fragmentation and ultrastructural changes in fibromyalgic muscle fibres

H Sprott, S Salemi, R E Gay, L A Bradley, G S Alarcón, S J Oh, B A Michel, and S Gay

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 245-251. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.004762

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Characterisation of cartilage intermediate layer protein (CILP)-induced arthropathy in mice

Z Yao, H Nakamura, K Masuko-Hongo, M Suzuki-Kurokawa, K Nishioka, and T Kato

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 252-258. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008045

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Influence of radiographic phenotype on risk of hip osteoarthritis within families

P Lanyon, K Muir, S Doherty, and M Doherty

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 259-263. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.003780

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How does tibial cartilage volume relate to symptoms in subjects with knee osteoarthritis?

A E Wluka, R Wolfe, S Stuckey, and F M Cicuttini

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 264-268. doi:10.1136/ard/2003.007666

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High prevalence of osteoarthritis 14 years after an anterior cruciate ligament tear in male soccer players: a study of radiographic and patient relevant outcomes

A von Porat, E M Roos, and H Roos

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 269-273. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008136

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Radiological outcome after four years of early versus delayed treatment strategy in patients with recent onset rheumatoid arthritis

J van Aken, L R Lard, S le Cessie, J M W Hazes, F C Breedveld, and T W J Huizinga

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 274-279. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.010298

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Polymorphisms in the tumour necrosis factor gene are not associated with severity of inflammatory polyarthritis

A Barton, H Platt, F Salway, D Symmons, E Barrett, M Bukhari, M Lunt, E Zeggini, S Eyre, A Hinks, D Tellam, B Brintnell, W Ollier, J Worthington, and A Silman

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 280-284. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008680

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Reproducibility of bone mineral density measurement in daily practice

M C Lodder, W F Lems, H J Ader, A E Marthinsen, S C C M van Coeverden, P Lips, J C Netelenbos, B A C Dijkmans, and J C Roos

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 285-289. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.005678

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Fibromyalgia: a randomised, controlled trial of a treatment programme based on self management

C Cedraschi, J Desmeules, E Rapiti, E Baumgartner, P Cohen, A Finckh, A F Allaz, and T L Vischer

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 290-296. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.004945

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Interstitial lung disease, a common manifestation of newly diagnosed polymyositis and dermatomyositis

M Fathi, M Dastmalchi, E Rasmussen, I E Lundberg, and G Tornling

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 297-301. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.006122

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Arthrographic joint distension with saline and steroid improves function and reduces pain in patients with painful stiff shoulder: results of a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial

R Buchbinder, S Green, A Forbes, S Hall, and G Lawler

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 302-309. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.004655

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The dinucleotide repeat polymorphism in the 3'UTR of the CD154 gene has a functional role on protein expression and is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus

M J Citores, I Rua-Figueroa, C Rodriguez-Gallego, A Durántez, M I García-Laorden, C Rodríguez-Lozano, J C Rodríguez-Pérez, J A Vargas, and P Pérez-Aciego

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 310-317. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.006148

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Concise reports:

Tumour necrosis factor inhibitor treatment for sarcoidosis refractory to conventional treatments: a report of five patients

C Pritchard and K Nadarajah

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 318-320. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.004226

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Combined intravenous methotrexate and cyclophosphamide for refractory childhood lupus nephritis

T J A Lehman, B S Edelheit, and K B Onel

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 321-323. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008342

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Letters:

Prevention of glucocorticoid osteoporosis: a consensus document of the Dutch Society for Rheumatology

P P Geusens, R N J de Nijs, W F Lems, R F J M Laan, A Struijs, T P van Staa, and J W J Bijlsma

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 324-325. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008060

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Does long term treatment with azathioprine predispose to malignancy and death in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus?

P Nero, A Rahman, and D A Isenberg

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 325-326. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.005371

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Bone mineral density in patients with systemic sclerosis

B Frediani, F Baldi, P Falsetti, C Acciai, G Filippou, A Spreafico, F Chellini, C Capperucci, P Filipponi, M Galeazzi, and R Marcolongo

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 326-327. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.011064

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Book reviews:

Osteoarthritis. 2nd ed

M Dougados

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 328.

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Echoes:

Jobs determine primary osteoarthritis

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 263.

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Behçet’s disease may affect populations of African and Afro-Caribbean origin

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 301.

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Corrections:

CORRECTION

Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63: 328. doi:10.1136/ard.2002.005256corr1

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