Volume 5, Issue 1
Editorialp. 1
Tramadol: a wonder drug for the treatment of chronic pain?
Author(s): C Mattia & F Coluzzi
Brief Reportp. 5
Neuromyelitis optica often misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis, according to Mayo Clinic neurologist
Author(s): Bulletin Board
Brief Reportp. 6
Ocrelizumab appears to be promising, according to STAGE trial study results in brief
Author(s): Bulletin Board
Brief Reportp. 7
New study demonstrates efficacy of shock-wave therapy in repairing bone
Author(s): Bulletin Board
Discussion Paperp. 9
R788 (fostamatinib disodium): a novel approach for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Author(s): J Morales-Torres
Discussion Paperp. 17
New biologic for treating rheumatoid arthritis: clinical trial experience with tocilizumab
Author(s): P Emery
Book Reviewp. 25
Hip involvement in ankylosing spondylitis and poor function but successful outcome with early total hip replacement
Author(s): A Calin
Book Reviewp. 29
B-cell depletion therapy in patients with refractory Wegeners granulomatosis with head and neck manifestations
Author(s): J Hernandez-Rodriguez,CL Koening & ES Molloy
Perspective Articlep. 37
Physical therapy for older adults with arthritis: what is recommended?
Author(s): MD Iversen
Perspective Articlep. 53
Oral calcitonin in the management of osteoarthritis: hope or fantasy?
Author(s): J-Y Reginster, A Neuprez, M Hiligsmann & O Bruyere
Review Articlep. 59
Infection in systemic lupus erythematosus: friend or foe?
Author(s): L Francis & A Perl
Review Articlep. 75
Management of cardiovascular complications in systemic lupus erythematosus
Author(s): C Skamra & R Ramsey-Goldman
Review Articlep. 101
Clinical efficacy of TNF-a inhibitors: an update
Author(s): HTE Ozer & Z Ozbalkan
Review Articlep. 117
Clinical presentation and diagnosis of calcium deposition diseases
Author(s): J Hirose
Review Articlep. 129
Current options for nonsurgical management of carpal tunnel syndrome
Author(s): H Carlson, A Colbert, J Frydl, E Arnall, M Elliott & N Carlson
Brief Reportp. 8
Lupuzor demonstrates promising results in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
Author(s): Bulletin Board