Volume 36, Number 2

February 2007

Rheumatology in Singapore – Moving Forward

The practice of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology has made big strides in the last decade. The availability of immune modifiers, e.g. anti-cytokine agents, has...

Interleukin-18 Promoter Gene Polymorphisms in Chinese Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Association With CC Genotype at Position –607

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterised by the production of high titres of autoantibodies and associated with a diverse array of...

In vivo Pro- and Anti-inflammatory Cytokines in Normal and Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterised by severe joint deformities due to bony erosions and tendon damage. The chronic inflammatory process...

Outcomes of Chronic Hepatitis B Infection in Oriental Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

More than 75% of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are found in Asia, where hepatitis B is the leading cause of...

The Value of Joint Aspirations in the Diagnosis and Management of Arthritis in a Hospital-based Rheumatology Service

Joint aspiration with synovial fluid analysis can provide information which complements that which is available from the history and physical examination of the patient,...