Editorial:

H. R. Gosker and A. M. W. J. Schols

Fatigued muscles in COPD but no finishing line in sight
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 693-694. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. B. Soriano and D. M. Mannino

Reversing concepts on COPD irreversibility
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 695-696. [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Weissmann

Hypoxia-driven mechanisms in lung biology and disease: a new review series of the ERS Lung Science Conference
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 697-698. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Bush

Regulating spoons
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 699-700. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Clinical forum:

C. E. Papadopoulos, G. Pitsiou, T. D. Karamitsos, H. I. Karvounis, T. Kontakiotis, G. Giannakoulas, G. K. Efthimiadis, P. Argyropoulou, G. E. Parharidis, and D. Bouros

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a tissue Doppler ECG study
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 701-706. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Blondeau, V. Mertens, B. A. Vanaudenaerde, G. M. Verleden, D. E. Van Raemdonck, D. Sifrim, and L. J. Dupont

Gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastric aspiration in lung transplant patients with or without chronic rejection
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 707-713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory cell biology:

M. Uddin, G. Seumois, L. C. Lau, P. Rytila, D. E. Davies, and R. Djukanovic

Enhancement of neutrophil function by the bronchial epithelium stimulated by epidermal growth factor
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 714-724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary figures]  

H. Slevogt, L. Maqami, K. Vardarowa, W. Beermann, A. C. Hocke, J. Eitel, B. Schmeck, A. Weimann, B. Opitz, S. Hippenstiel, N. Suttorp, and P. D. N'Guessan

Differential regulation of Moraxella catarrhalis-induced interleukin-8 response by protein kinase C isoforms
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 725-735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Genetics in thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension:

J. Suntharalingam, K. Goldsmith, V. van Marion, L. Long, C. M. Treacy, F. Dudbridge, M. R. Toshner, J. Pepke-Zaba, J. C. J. Eikenboom, and N. W. Morrell

Fibrinogen A Thr312Ala polymorphism is associated with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 736-741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD:

D. P. Tashkin, B. Celli, M. Decramer, D. Liu, D. Burkhart, C. Cassino, and S. Kesten

Bronchodilator responsiveness in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 742-750. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. D. Calvert, S. J. Singh, P. L. Greenhaff, M. D. Morgan, and M. C. Steiner

The plasma ammonia response to cycle exercise in COPD
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 751-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Rietema, S. Holverda, H. J. Bogaard, J. T. Marcus, H. J. Smit, N. Westerhof, P. E. Postmus, A. Boonstra, and A. Vonk-Noordegraaf

Sildenafil treatment in COPD does not affect stroke volume or exercise capacity
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 759-764. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bronchiectasis:

E. Daviskas, S. D. Anderson, S. Eberl, and I. H. Young

Effect of increasing doses of mannitol on mucus clearance in patients with bronchiectasis
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 765-772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Allergic inflammation:

S. Reuter, A. Heinz, M. Sieren, R. Wiewrodt, E. W. Gelfand, M. Stassen, R. Buhl, and C. Taube

Mast cell-derived tumour necrosis factor is essential for allergic airway disease
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 773-782. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary data]  

Y. Suzaki, K. Hamada, T. Nomi, T. Ito, M. Sho, Y. Kai, Y. Nakajima, and H. Kimura

A small-molecule compound targeting CCR5 and CXCR3 prevents airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 783-789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Clinical asthma:

E. Mehuys, L. Van Bortel, L. De Bolle, I. Van Tongelen, L. Annemans, J. P. Remon, and G. Brusselle

Effectiveness of pharmacist intervention for asthma control improvement
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 790-799. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Hallani, J. R. Wheatley, and T. C. Amis

Initiating oral breathing in response to nasal loading: asthmatics versus healthy subjects
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 800-806. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Occupational exposures:

P. Sripaiboonkij, W. Phanprasit, and M. S. Jaakkola

Respiratory effects of occupational exposures in a milk powder factory
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 807-814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic fibrosis:

C. Grasemann, F. Ratjen, D. Schnabel, E. Reutershahn, U. Vester, and H. Grasemann

Effect of growth hormone therapy on nitric oxide formation in cystic fibrosis patients
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 815-821. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Schelstraete, S. Van daele, K. De Boeck, M. Proesmans, P. Lebecque, J. Leclercq-Foucart, A. Malfroot, M. Vaneechoutte, and F. De Baets

Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the home environment of newly infected cystic fibrosis patients
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 822-829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

G. Nilius, U. Domanski, K-J. Franke, and K-H. Ruhle

Impact of a controlled heated breathing tube humidifier on sleep quality during CPAP therapy in a cool sleeping environment
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 830-836. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pneumothorax:

O. Rena, F. Massera, E. Papalia, C. Della Pona, M. Robustellini, and C. Casadio

Surgical pleurodesis for Vanderschueren's stage III primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 837-841. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

P. Beffa, A. Zellweger, J-P. Janssens, P. Wrighton-Smith, and J-P. Zellweger

Indeterminate test results of T-SPOT^TM.TB performed under routine field conditions
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 842-846. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary embolism:

D. Jiménez, G. Díaz, J. Molina, D. Martí, J. Del Rey, S. García-Rull, C. Escobar, R. Vidal, A. Sueiro, and R. D. Yusen

Troponin I and risk stratification of patients with acute nonmassive pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 847-853. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Lung cancer:

D. Moro-Sibilot, S. Lantuejoul, S. Diab, N. Moulai, A. Aubert, J. F. Timsit, C. Brambilla, P. Y. Brichon, and E. Brambilla

Lung carcinomas with a basaloid pattern: a study of 90 cases focusing on their poor prognosis
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 854-859. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary function:

S. P. Kuster, D. Kuster, C. Schindler, M. K. Rochat, J. Braun, L. Held, and O. Brändli

Reference equations for lung function screening of healthy never-smoking adults aged 18–80 years
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 860-868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME questions]  

Original Articles: New international protocols:

J. Vestbo, W. Anderson, H. O. Coxson, C. Crim, F. Dawber, L. Edwards, G. Hagan, K. Knobil, D. A. Lomas, W. MacNee, E. K. Silverman, R. Tal-Singer, and on behalf of the ECLIPSE investigators

Evaluation of COPD Longitudinally to Identify Predictive Surrogate End-points (ECLIPSE)
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 869-873. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Review:

N. Ambrosino and G. Vagheggini

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the acute care setting: where are we?
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 874-886. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

P. D. Wagner

The biology of oxygen
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 887-890. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Gomberg-Maitland and H. Olschewski

Prostacyclin therapies for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 891-901. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

M. P. Kennedy, C. A. Jimenez, J. Chang, F. Fossella, G. A. Eapen, and R. C. Morice

Optimisation of bronchial brachytherapy catheter placement with a modified airway stent
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 902-903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

G. B. Migliori, C. Lange, E. Girardi, R. Centis, G. Besozzi, K. Kliiman, L. R. Codecasa, A. Spanevello, D. M. Cirillo, and the SMIRA/TBNET Study Group

Fluoroquinolones: are they essential to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 904-905. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Ling, W. Saleem, and C. D. Shee

Concomitant use of β-blockers and β₂-agonists
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 905-906. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. C. Chang and C. C. Leung

Meta-analysis may not be practicable for guiding antibiotic therapy
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 906-907. [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. I. Siempos, G. Dimopoulos, and M. E. Falagas

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 907-908. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Laoudi, J-B. Paolini, A. Grimfed, and J. Just

Nebulised corticosteroid and amphotericin B: an alternative treatment for ABPA?
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 908-909. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Kasperska-Zajac, Z. Brzoza, E. Czecior, B. Rogala, A. Polok, and G. Namyslowski

Elevated levels of exhaled nitric oxide in recurrent tonsillitis
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 909-910. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Errata:

"SMOKING IS ASSOCIATED WITH AN AGE-RELATED DECLINE IN EXHALED NITRIC OXIDE". J.S. SUNDY, D.W. HAUSWIRTH, S. MERVIN-BLAKE, C.A. FERNANDEZ, K.B. PATCH, K.M. ALEXANDER, S. ALLGOOD, P.D. MCNAIR AND M.C. LEVESQUE. EUR RESPIR J 2007; 30: 1074–1081.
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 911. [Full Text] [PDF]  

"ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY INFLUENCE EXHALED BREATH CONDENSATE PH". T. KULLMANN, I. BARTA, B. ANTUS, M. VALYON AND I. HORVÁTH. EUR RESPIR J 2008; 31: 474–475.
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 912. [Full Text] [PDF]  

"PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATED WITH FENFLURAMINE EXPOSURE: REPORT OF 109 CASES". R. SOUZA, M. HUMBERT, B. SZTRYMF, X. JAÏS, A. YAÏCI, J. LE PAVEC, F. PARENT, P. HERVÉ, F. SOUBRIER, O. SITBON AND G. SIMONNEAU. EUR RESPIR J 2008; 31: 343–348.
Eur Respir J 2008 31: 912. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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