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Leaders

	Patient centred outcomes in osteoarthritis J W J Bijlsma Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 1-2. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.025072 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Hypothesis

	Is rheumatoid arthritis disappearing? T Uhlig and T K Kvien Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 7-10. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 29 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.023044

Reviews

	Assessing competencies in rheumatology J Dacre and I Haq Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 3-6. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 30 September 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.023143

Unusual and memorable

	Case number 32: Thiemann’s disease P Mangat and A S M Jawad Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 11-12. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.024836 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Low density of sympathetic nerve fibres and increased density of brain derived neurotrophic factor positive cells in RA synovium C Weidler, C Holzer, M Harbuz, R Hofbauer, P Angele, J Schölmerich, and R H Straub Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 13-20. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.016154 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Up regulated expression of fractalkine/CX3CL1 and CX3CR1 in patients with systemic sclerosis M Hasegawa, S Sato, T Echigo, Y Hamaguchi, M Yasui, and K Takehara Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 21-28. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.018705 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of clinically relevant changes in patient reported outcomes in knee and hip osteoarthritis: the minimal clinically important improvement F Tubach, P Ravaud, G Baron, B Falissard, I Logeart, N Bellamy, C Bombardier, D Felson, M Hochberg, D van der Heijde, and M Dougados Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 29-33. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 18 June 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.022905
	Evaluation of clinically relevant states in patient reported outcomes in knee and hip osteoarthritis: the patient acceptable symptom state F Tubach, P Ravaud, G Baron, B Falissard, I Logeart, N Bellamy, C Bombardier, D Felson, M Hochberg, D van der Heijde, and M Dougados Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 34-37. [Abstract] [Full text] [Related article] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 6 May 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.023028
	A good response to early DMARD treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the first year predicts remission during follow up S M M Verstappen, G A van Albada-Kuipers, J W J Bijlsma, A A M Blaauw, Y Schenk, H C M Haanen, J W G Jacobs on behalf of the Utrecht Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohort Study group Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 38-43. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 6 May 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.014928
	When a DMARD fails, should patients switch to sulfasalazine or add sulfasalazine to continuing leflunomide? M Dougados, P Emery, E M Lemmel, C A F Zerbini, S Brin, and P van Riel Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 44-51. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 22 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.016709
	Association between baseline radiographic damage and improvement in physical function after treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis F C Breedveld, C Han, M Bala, D van der Heijde, D Baker, A F Kavanaugh, R N Maini, and P E Lipsky Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 52-55. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 29 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.017160
	Capability for daily activities in old people with rheumatoid arthritis: a population based study M Kauppi, S Hartikainen, H Kautiainen, K Laiho, and R Sulkava Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 56-58. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.017889 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pain and joint mobility explain individual subdimensions of the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) disability index in patients with rheumatoid arthritis A Häkkinen, H Kautiainen, P Hannonen, J Ylinen, M Arkela-Kautiainen, and T Sokka Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 59-63. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 6 May 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019935
	A multicentre, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled phase II study of subcutaneous interferon beta-1a in the treatment of patients with active rheumatoid arthritis J van Holten, K Pavelka, J Vencovsky, H Stahl, B Rozman, M Genovese, A J Kivitz, J Alvaro, G Nuki, D E Furst, G Herrero-Beaumont, I B McInnes, P Musikic, and P P Tak Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 64-69. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 8 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.020347
	First line treatment of knee osteoarthritis in outpatients in France: adherence to the EULAR 2000 recommendations and factors influencing adherence L Denoeud, B Mazières, C Payen-Champenois, and P Ravaud Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 70-74. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.015263 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Using patients’ and rheumatologists’ opinions to specify a short form of the WOMAC function subscale F Tubach, G Baron, B Falissard, I Logeart, M Dougados, N Bellamy, and P Ravaud Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 75-79. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019539 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Validation and patient acceptance of a computer touch screen version of the WOMAC 3.1 osteoarthritis index H A Bischoff-Ferrari, M Vondechend, N Bellamy, and R Theiler Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 80-84. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019307
	Contribution of polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein AI-CIII-AIV cluster to hyperlipidaemia in patients with gout F Cardona, F J Tinahones, E Collantes, A Escudero, E García-Fuentes, and F J Soriguer Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 85-88. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 28 April 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019695
	Chondroprotective activity of N-acetylglucosamine in rabbits with experimental osteoarthritis A R Shikhman, D Amiel, D D’Lima, S-B Hwang, C Hu, A Xu, S Hashimoto, K Kobayashi, T Sasho, and M K Lotz Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 89-94. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019406 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Defining hip pain for population studies F Birrell, M Lunt, G J Macfarlane, and A J Silman Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 95-98. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.018788 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence and determinants of one month hand pain and hand related disability in the elderly (Rotterdam study) S Dahaghin, S M A Bierma-Zeinstra, M Reijman, H A P Pols, J M W Hazes, and B W Koes Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 99-104. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.017087 [Abstract] [Full text] [Table 5] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Standardised work-up programme for fever of unknown origin and contribution of magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of hidden systemic vasculitis A D Wagner, J Andresen, E Raum, J Lotz, H Zeidler, J G Kuipers, and M C Jendro Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 105-110. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.018259 [Abstract] [Full text] [Web-only Tables] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence and predictors of fragility fractures in systemic lupus erythematosus C-S Yee, N Crabtree, J Skan, N Amft, S Bowman, D Situnayake, and C Gordon Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 111-113. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.018127 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide and anti-keratin antibodies in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome J-E Gottenberg, S Mignot, P Nicaise-Rolland, J Cohen-Solal, F Aucouturier, J Goetz, C Labarre, O Meyer, J Sibilia, and X Mariette Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 114-117. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 1 July 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019794
	Incidence and prevalence of complaints of the neck and upper extremity in general practice S D M Bot, J M van der Waal, C B Terwee, D A W M van der Windt, F G Schellevis, L M Bouter, and J Dekker Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 118-123. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019349 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Concise reports

	Six months open label trial of leflunomide in active ankylosing spondylitis H Haibel, M Rudwaleit, J Braun, and J Sieper Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 124-126. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019174 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Assessment of outcome in ankylosing spondylitis: an extended radiographic scoring system M C W Creemers, M J A M Franssen, M A van ’t Hof, F W J Gribnau, L B A van de Putte, and P L C M van Riel Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 127-129. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 29 March 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.020503
	Predictors of productivity loss in early rheumatoid arthritis: a 5 year follow up study K Puolakka, H Kautiainen, T Möttönen, P Hannonen, M Hakala, M Korpela, K Ilva, U Yli-Kerttula, H Piirainen, M Leirisalo-Repo for the FIN-RACo Trial Group Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 130-133. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019034 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Estimated prediagnosis radiological progression: an important tool for studying the effects of early disease modifying antirheumatic drug treatment in rheumatoid arthritis M C Wick, S Lindblad, R J Weiss, L Klareskog, and R F van Vollenhoven Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 134-137. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 19 April 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.020636
	Teleradiotherapy of joints in rheumatoid arthritis: lack of efficacy M Graninger, L Handl-Zeller, G Hohenberg, A Staudenherz, F Kainberger, and W Graninger Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 138-140. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.021766 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intermittent rises in plasma homocysteine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with higher dose methotrexate M Hoekstra, C J Haagsma, C J A Doelman, and M A F J van de Laar Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 141-143. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019828 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prevalence of an abnormal ankle-brachial index in patients with primary antiphospholipid syndrome: preliminary data M A Barón, M A Khamashta, G R V Hughes, and D P D’Cruz Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 144-146. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.016204 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Livedo reticularis and pregnancy morbidity in patients negative for antiphospholipid antibodies S Sangle, D P D’Cruz, and G R V Hughes Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 147-148. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.020743 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Circulating leptin levels in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a marker of nutritional status? F Perfetto, R Tarquini, G Simonini, G Bindi, F Mancuso, S Guiducci, M Matucci-Cerinic, and F Falcini Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 149-152. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019398 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lupus erythematosus with leflunomide: induction or reactivation? D Gensburger, M Kawashima, H Marotte, J Kanitakis, and P Miossec Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 153-155. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019323 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Fibroblastic rheumatism: a Scandinavian case report J K Pedersen, T Poulsen, and K Hørslev-Petersen Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 156-157. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.008441 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Juvenile idiopathic arthritis associated with autoimmune hepatitis type 2 V Nobili, R Devito, D Comparcola, E Cortis, M R Sartorelli, and M Marcellini Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 157-158. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.021360 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Absence of fetal cell microchimerism in cutaneous lesions of lupus erythematosus K Khosrotehrani, L Mery, S Aractingi, D W Bianchi, and K L Johnson Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 159-160. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.020297 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diagnostic value of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies to detect rheumatoid arthritis in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome C van Noord, H Hooijkaas, B C M Dufour-van den Goorbergh, P M van Hagen, P L A van Daele, and J P van de Merwe Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 160-162. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.021477 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Chemotherapeutic induced fascial oedema I Lim, R Kefford, and N Manolios Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 162-163. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.020362 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk factors for accelerated atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus B Marasini, M De Monti, and G Ghilardi Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 163-164. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.024299 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphisms and lupus disease severity: a promising link M Saeed, S F Mekan, M A Rabbani, F M Arain, M Arif, and S Shaharyar Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 164-165. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.020834 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Rheumatoid arthritis in Poland and Lithuania: different clinical course and HLA associations despite similar genetic background R Ploski, I Butrimiene, E Kaminska, K Valiukiene, P Sliwinska, E Kubasiewicz, A Kozakiewicz, A Smerdel, V Kucinskas, J Jaworski, E Jastrzebska, O Forre, A Venalis, and J Pazdur Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 165-166. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.019158 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and undifferentiated connective tissue disease in a patient carrying the 8.1 ancestral haplotype M A Kriegel, J R Kalden, and H M Lorenz Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 167-168. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.021436 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Takayasu’s arteritis with aortic aneurysm associated with Sweet’s syndrome in childhood L M A Campos, A L Z Castellanos, J Y Afiune, M H B Kiss, and C A A Silva Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 168-169. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.006353 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Home based exercise for osteoarthritis • Author’s reply E Roddy, W Zhang, M Doherty, and Maxime Dougados Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 170-171. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Which dose regimen for glucocorticoid pulse therapy in patients with severe refractory RA? • Authors’ reply F Buttgereit, G Burmester, J W Bijlsma, P Durez, A Nzeusseu Toukap, B R Lauwerys, D H Manicourt, J-P Devogelaer, F A Houssiau, P Verschueren, and R Westhovens Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 171-172. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Echoes

	Popularity uncovers COX-2 inhibitor side effects Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 94. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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