Background and Objectives: Intra-articular (IA) hyaluronans (HAs) are indicated for pain
relief of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Hyalgan (sodium hyaluronate), Supartz (sodium …

This paper outlines the clinical, serologic, and immunogenetic differences and similarities of
Sjögren's syndrome alone (primary) and Sjögren's syndrome associated with rheumatoid …

To determine whether reticuloendothelial-system immunospecific Fc-receptor function is
abnormal in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, we studied the clearance of IgG-…

We investigated the opsonic requirements for intravascular clearance of pneumococci in
guinea pigs and of sensitized erythrocytes in human beings after splenectomy. The impaired …

Dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with the HLA-B8/DRw3 haplotype in over 90 per cent
of patients, and various percentages have been reported to have circulating immune …

The reticuloendothelial system is thought to play an important role in removing immune
complexes and other immunologically active substances from the circulation via interaction with …

From February 28 through March 2, 2002, 16 orthopedic surgeons assembled in New York
City for a consensus conference on the role of hyaluronans (also referred to as hyaluronate …

A serial study of reticuloendothelial system splenic Fc receptor function was undertaken in
13 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Fc receptor function was assessed by …

To determine the functional status of reticuloendothelial system Fc receptors in patients with
Sjögren's syndrome, we studied the rate of clearance from the circulation of 51 Cr-labeled …

We are disappointed that the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has changed its
position from no recommendation to conditional recommendation against the use of …