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Editorials

	In the middle of the decade J S Smolen Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 797. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Leaders

	The needle and the damage done J K Franz and G-R Burmester Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 798-800. doi:10.1136/ard.2005.039248 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Benefit of pregnancy in inflammatory arthritis R H Straub, F Buttgereit, and M Cutolo Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 801-803. doi:10.1136/ard.2005.037580 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Lesson of the month

	Pulmonary arterial hypertension in systemic sclerosis: diagnostic pathway and therapeutic approach L Robertson, A Pignone, O Kowal-Bielecka, G Fiori, C P Denton, and M Matucci-Cerinic Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 804-807. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026427 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Extended reports

	Proteolysis of serum amyloid A and AA amyloid proteins by cysteine proteases: cathepsin B generates AA amyloid proteins and cathepsin L may prevent their formation C Röcken, R Menard, F Bühling, S Vöckler, J Raynes, B Stix, S Krüger, A Roessner, and T Kähne Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 808-815. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.030429 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased expression of humanin peptide in diffuse-type pigmented villonodular synovitis: implication of its mitochondrial abnormality K Ijiri, H Tsuruga, H Sakakima, K Tomita, N Taniguchi, K Shimoonoda, S Komiya, M B Goldring, H J Majima, and T Matsuyama Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 816-823. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 26 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.025445
	Doppler ultrasound findings in healthy wrists and finger joints before and after use of two different contrast agents L Terslev, S Torp-Pedersen, N Bang, M J Koenig, M B Nielsen, and H Bliddal Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 824-827. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.028548 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Immunosuppressive treatment of chronic periaortitis: a retrospective study of 20 patients with chronic periaortitis and a review of the literature K Warnatz, A G Keskin, M Uhl, C Scholz, A Katzenwadel, P Vaith, H H Peter, and U A Walker Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 828-833. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029793 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Synovial tissue macrophages: a sensitive biomarker for response to treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis J J Haringman, D M Gerlag, A H Zwinderman, T J M Smeets, M C Kraan, D Baeten, I B McInnes, B Bresnihan, P P Tak on behalf of the OMERACT Special Interest Group on Synovial Analysis in Clinical Trials Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 834-838. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 2 December 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029751
	Pregnancy in patients with rheumatic disease: anti-inflammatory cytokines increase in pregnancy and decrease post partum M Østensen, F Förger, J L Nelson, A Schuhmacher, G Hebisch, and P M Villiger Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 839-844. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029538
	Male microchimerism in women with systemic sclerosis and healthy women who have never given birth to a son N C Lambert, J M Pang, Z Yan, T D Erickson, A M Stevens, D E Furst, and J L Nelson Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 845-848. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 18 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029314
	Raised levels of interleukin 6 in systemic lupus erythematosus correlate with anaemia B J M Ripley, B Goncalves, D A Isenberg, D S Latchman, and A Rahman Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 849-853. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.022681 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Soluble TRAIL concentrations are raised in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus M N Lub-de Hooge, E G E de Vries, S de Jong, and M Bijl Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 854-858. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 25 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029058
	A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled, multicentre trial of combination therapy with methotrexate plus ciclosporin in patients with active psoriatic arthritis A D Fraser, A W R van Kuijk, R Westhovens, Z Karim, R Wakefield, A H Gerards, R Landewé, S D Steinfeld, P Emery, B A C Dijkmans, and D J Veale Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 859-864. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 4 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.024463
	Depletion of synovial macrophages in rheumatoid arthritis by an anti-FcRI-calicheamicin immunoconjugate J A G van Roon, J W J Bijlsma, J G J van de Winkel, and F P J G Lafeber Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 865-870. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.028845
	Uveitis in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a clinical evaluation of 123 patients K Kotaniemi, M Arkela-Kautiainen, J Haapasaari, and M Leirisalo-Repo Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 871-874. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026955 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Favourable social functioning and health related quality of life of patients with JIA in early adulthood M Arkela-Kautiainen, J Haapasaari, H Kautiainen, I Vilkkumaa, E Mälkiä, and M Leirisalo-Repo Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 875-880. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026591 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of WOMAC 20, 50, 70 response criteria in patients treated with hylan G-F 20 for knee osteoarthritis N Bellamy, M J Bell, C H Goldsmith, D Pericak, V Walker, J P Raynauld, G W Torrance, P Tugwell, and R Polisson Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 881-885. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 25 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026443
	Increased pentosidine, an advanced glycation end product, in serum and synovial fluid from patients with knee osteoarthritis and its relation with cartilage oligomeric matrix protein L Senolt, M Braun, M Olejárová, S Forejtová, J Gatterová, and K Pavelka Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 886-890. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029140 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The regulation of human MMP-13 by licofelone, an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenases and 5-lipoxygenase, in human osteoarthritic chondrocytes is mediated by the inhibition of the p38 MAP kinase signalling pathway C Boileau, J-P Pelletier, G Tardif, H Fahmi, S Laufer, M Lavigne, and J Martel-Pelletier Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 891-898. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 21 October 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026906
	Rheumatoid and psoriatic knee synovitis: clinical, grey scale, and power Doppler ultrasound assessment of the response to etanercept U Fiocco, F Ferro, M Vezzù, L Cozzi, C Checchetto, P Sfriso, C Botsios, L Ciprian, G Armellin, R Nardacchione, A Piccoli, S Todesco, and L Rubaltelli Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 899-905. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 26 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.025585
	Efficacy of physiotherapy management of knee joint osteoarthritis: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial K L Bennell, R S Hinman, B R Metcalf, R Buchbinder, J McConnell, G McColl, S Green, and K M Crossley Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 906-912. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026526 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Tolerance and short term efficacy of rituximab in 43 patients with systemic autoimmune diseases J-E Gottenberg, L Guillevin, O Lambotte, B Combe, Y Allanore, A Cantagrel, C Larroche, M Soubrier, L Bouillet, M Dougados, O Fain, D Farge, X Kyndt, O Lortholary, C Masson, B Moura, P Remy, T Thomas, D Wendling, J-M Anaya, J Sibilia, X Mariette for the Club Rhumatismes et Inflammation (CRI) Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 913-920. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 18 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029694
	Pain and high sensitivity C reactive protein in patients with chronic low back pain and acute sciatic pain T Stürmer, E Raum, M Buchner, K Gebhardt, M Schiltenwolf, W Richter, and H Brenner Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 921-925. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.027045 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Ultrasound guided synovial biopsy using portal and forceps J M Koski and M Helle Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 926-929. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 18 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.027409
	CARD15 gene polymorphisms in patients with spondyloarthropathies identify a specific phenotype previously related to Crohn’s disease D Laukens, H Peeters, D Marichal, B Vander Cruyssen, H Mielants, D Elewaut, P Demetter, C Cuvelier, M Van Den Berghe, P Rottiers, E M Veys, E Remaut, L Steidler, F De Keyser, and M De Vos Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 930-935. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.028837
	Lumbosacral radiographic signs in patients with previous enteroarthritis or uroarthritis A Mannoja, J Pekkola, M Hämäläinen, M Leirisalo-Repo, L Laasonen, and L Kivisaari Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 936-939. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.027086

Concise reports

	Infliximab treatment in ankylosing spondylitis: an observational study S N Nikas, Y Alamanos, P V Voulgari, X I Pliakou, C G Papadopoulos, and A A Drosos Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 940-942. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 25 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029900
	Disseminated intravascular coagulation in catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome: clinical and haematological characteristics of 23 patients R A Asherson, G Espinosa, R Cervera, J A Gómez-Puerta, J Musuruana, S Bucciarelli, M Ramos-Casals, A L Martínez-González, M Ingelmo, J C Reverter, J Font, D A Triplett for the Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome Registry Project Group Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 943-946. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.026377 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene encoding the major histocompatibility complex class II transactivator (CIITA) in systemic lupus erythematosus K Koizumi, H Okamoto, N Iikuni, T Nakamura, M Kawamoto, S Momohara, N Ichikawa, T Furuya, S Kotake, A Taniguchi, H Yamanaka, and N Kamatani Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 947-950. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.025767 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lack of genetic association of the three more common polymorphisms of CARD15 with psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in a German cohort J Lascorz, H Burkhardt, U Hüffmeier, B Böhm, F Schürmeyer-Horst, J Lohmann, M Ständer, J Wendler, R Kelsch, C Baumann, W Küster, H Traupe, and A Reis Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 951-954. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 11 November 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029157
	Value of C reactive protein in the assessment of erosive osteoarthritis of the hand L Punzi, R Ramonda, F Oliviero, P Sfriso, M Mussap, M Plebani, M Podswiadek, and S Todesco Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 955-957. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029892 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Changes in salivary gland immunohistology and function after rituximab monotherapy in a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome and associated MALT lymphoma J Pijpe, G W van Imhoff, A Vissink, J E van der Wal, P M Kluin, F K L Spijkervet, C G M Kallenberg, and H Bootsma Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 958-960. [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]   Published Online First: 2 December 2004. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.030684

Letters

	Peripheral ulcerative keratitis in rheumatoid arthritis: successful use of intravenous cyclophosphamide and comparison of clinical and serological characteristics A R Clewes, J K Dawson, S Kaye, and R C Bucknall Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 961-962. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.023283 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Therapeutic use of infliximab in sight threatening uveitis: retrospective analysis of efficacy, safety, and limiting factors B Bodaghi, E Bui Quoc, B Wechsler, T H C Tran, N Cassoux, D Le Thi Huong, O Chosidow, S Herson, J-C Piette, and P LeHoang Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 962-964. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.025882 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Systemic mastocytosis: a rare cause of osteoporosis and its response to bisphosphonate treatment A Y N Lim, A J K Ostor, S Love, and A J Crisp Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 965-966. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.029116 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	Frostbite arthritis J E Kahn, O Lidove, J D Laredo, and O Blétry Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 966-967. doi:10.1136/ard.2004.027961 [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

Matters arising

	Methotrexate related adverse effects in patients with RA • Authors’ reply P Ranganathan, Y Berkun, G Friedman, and A Ben-Yehuda Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 968. [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Echoes

	Active format teaches physiotherapists to follow evidence based care Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 864. [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]
	IFN combats Sjögren’s syndrome and its neuropathies Ann Rheum Dis 2005; 64: 905. [Extract] [Full text] [Request Permissions]

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