In this issue:
The opening lecture
Genome-wide association scans
Investigating lower back pain
Biological RA therapy highlights
Smoking and nonresponse to MTX and anti-TNF
• RTX plus MTX in early active RA
• LITHE: tocilizumab in RA
New bone with anti-TNFs in ankylosing spondylitis
New Zealanders at the ACR
Plenary ‘Discovery 2009’session highlights
• RAVE: RTX vs. CYC in ANCA-associated vasculitis
• MAINTAIN: azathioprine vs. mycophenolate mofetil in proliferative LN
• LUNAR: RTX in active proliferative LN
• Combination antibiotics in Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis
• TLR4 blockade in murine and humanised RA models
• TEAR: DMARD/MTX+ etanercept/step-up therapies in early aggressive RA
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