Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases | ARD is an international peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of rheumatology, including musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic disease and connective tissue disorders.

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Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) is an international peer-reviewed journal covering all aspects of rheumatology, which includes the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic disease, and connective tissue disorders. ARD publishes basic, clinical, and translational scientific research, including the most important recommendations for the management of various conditions.

ARD is an official journal of EULAR.

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Editor-in-Chief: Professor Josef Smolen, University of Vienna, Austria
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Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases considers unsolicited submissions of a variety of article types, including original research articles (extended and concise reports), viewpoints, and letters to the Editor.

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Information is also provided on editorial policies and open access.

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