Editorial:

M. I. Polkey and K. F. Rabe

Chicken or egg: physical activity in COPD revisited
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 227-229. [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Couturaud, I. Frachon, and C. Leroyer

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: a tribute to pulmonary endarterectomy
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 230-232. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. L. Riha and W. T. McNicholas

The genetic and cardiovascular aspects of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 233-236. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Epidemiology:

S. C. Dharmage, B. Erbas, D. Jarvis, M. Wjst, C. Raherison, D. Norbäck, J. Heinrich, J. Sunyer, and C. Svanes

Do childhood respiratory infections continue to influence adult respiratory morbidity?
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 237-244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary tables and figures]  

J. Rocklöv, B. Forsberg, and K. Meister

Winter mortality modifies the heat-mortality association the following summer
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 245-251. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Asthma and Allergy:

A. S. Naura, R. Datta, C. P. Hans, M. Zerfaoui, B. M. Rezk, Y. Errami, M. Oumouna, K. Matrougui, and A. H. Boulares

Reciprocal regulation of iNOS and PARP-1 during allergen-induced eosinophilia
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 252-262. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: COPD and smoking-related disorders:

H. Watz, B. Waschki, T. Meyer, and H. Magnussen

Physical activity in patients with COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 262-272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary figures and tables]  

V. Regueiro, M. A. Campos, P. Morey, J. Sauleda, A.G.N. Agustí, J. Garmendia, and J. A. Bengoechea

Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein and CD14 are increased in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of smokers
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 273-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME questions]  

B. M. Roede, P. Bresser, J. M. Prins, F. Schellevis, T. J. M. Verheij, and P. J. E. Bindels

Reduced risk of next exacerbation and mortality associated with antibiotic use in COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 282-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. J. Jolley, Y-M. Luo, J. Steier, C. Reilly, J. Seymour, A. Lunt, K. Ward, G. F. Rafferty, M. I. Polkey, and J. Moxham

Neural respiratory drive in healthy subjects and in COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 289-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

P. D. Blanc, A. M. B. Menezes, E. Plana, D. M. Mannino, P. C. Hallal, K. Toren, M. D. Eisner, and J-P. Zock

Occupational exposures and COPD: an ecological analysis of international data
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 298-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cystic fibrosis and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis:

T. A. Douglas, S. Brennan, S. Gard, L. Berry, C. Gangell, S. M. Stick, B. S. Clements, and P. D. Sly

Acquisition and eradication of P. aeruginosa in young children with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 305-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. P. Murray, K. Turnbull, S. MacQuarrie, and A. T. Hill

Assessing response to treatment of exacerbations of bronchiectasis in adults
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 312-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary vascular disease:

R. T. Zamanian, G. Hansmann, S. Snook, D. Lilienfeld, K. M. Rappaport, G. M. Reaven, M. Rabinovitch, and R. L. Doyle

Insulin resistance in pulmonary arterial hypertension
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 318-324. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary figures and tables]  

D. Bonderman, H. Wilkens, S. Wakounig, H-J. Schäfers, P. Jansa, J. Lindner, I. Simkova, A. M. Martischnig, J. Dudczak, R. Sadushi, N. Skoro-Sajer, W. Klepetko, and I. M. Lang

Risk factors for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 325-331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Condliffe, D. G. Kiely, J. S. R. Gibbs, P. A. Corris, A. J. Peacock, D. P. Jenkins, K. Goldsmith, J. G. Coghlan, and J. Pepke-Zaba

Prognostic and aetiological factors in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 332-338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-related disorders:

G. Berger, R. Berger, and A. Oksenberg

Progression of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea: the role of increasing weight and time
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 338-345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. C-L. Lam, A. Xu, K. S-L. Lam, B. Lam, J. C-M. Lam, M. M-S. Lui, and M. S-M. Ip

Serum adipocyte-fatty acid binding protein level is elevated in severe OSA and correlates with insulin resistance
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 346-351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Thoracic oncology:

C. Mascaux, J. F. Laes, G. Anthoine, A. Haller, V. Ninane, A. Burny, and J. P. Sculier

Evolution of microRNA expression during human bronchial squamous carcinogenesis
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 352-359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis:

W. C. Webley, Y. Tilahun, K. Lay, K. Patel, E. S. Stuart, C. Andrzejewski, and P. S. Salva

Occurrence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia pneumoniae in paediatric respiratory infections
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 360-367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Hofmann-Thiel, J. van Ingen, K. Feldmann, L. Turaev, G. T. Uzakova, G. Murmusaeva, D. van Soolingen, and H. Hoffmann

Mechanisms of heteroresistance to isoniazid and rifampin of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 368-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. A. J. Giebelen, M. Leendertse, S. Florquin, and T. van der Poll

Stimulation of acetylcholine receptors impairs host defence during pneumococcal pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 375-381. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Exercise physiology and lung function:

F. Rasmussen, D. Mikkelsen, R. J. Hancox, J. Lambrechtsen, M. Nybo, H. S. Hansen, and H. C. Siersted

High-sensitive C-reactive protein is associated with reduced lung function in young adults
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 382-388. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

B. Koch, C. Schäper, T. Ittermann, T. Spielhagen, M. Dörr, H. Völzke, C. F. Opitz, R. Ewert, and S. Gläser

Reference values for cardiopulmonary exercise testing in healthy volunteers: the SHIP study
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 389-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Cell and animal studies:

J. Sun, D. Yang, S. Li, Z. Xu, X. Wang, and C. Bai

Effects of curcumin or dexamethasone on lung ischaemia–reperfusion injury in rats
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 398-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C-H. Hung, Y-T. Chu, J-L. Suen, M-S. Lee, H-W. Chang, Y-C. Lo, and Y-J. Jong

Regulation of cytokine expression in human plasmacytoid dendritic cells by prostaglandin I₂ analogues
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 405-410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary table]  

Original Articles: Telemedicine:

M. Vitacca, L. Bianchi, A. Guerra, C. Fracchia, A. Spanevello, B. Balbi, and S. Scalvini

Tele-assistance in chronic respiratory failure patients: a randomised clinical trial
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 411-418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

A. K. MacLeod, D. C. M. Liewald, M. M. McGilchrist, A. D. Morris, S. M. Kerr, and D. J. Porteous

Some principles and practices of genetic biobanking studies
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 419-425. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME questions]  

R. Rami-Porta and M. Tsuboi

Sublobar resection for lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 426-435. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

A-M. Ruppert, M. Beau-Faller, A. Neuville, E. Guerin, A-C. Voegeli, B. Mennecier, M. Legrain, A. Molard, M-Y. Jeung, M-P. Gaub, P. Oudet, and E. Quoix

EGFR-TKI and lung adenocarcinoma with CNS relapse: interest of molecular follow-up
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 436-440. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

C. Mermigkis, K. Psathakis, and P. Panagou

A green oral appliance
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 441. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J-M. Tschopp, J-M. Schnyder, M. Froudarakis, and P. Astoul

VATS or simple talc poudrage under medical thoracoscopy for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 442-443. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Kardos

Methodological issues in therapeutic trials of COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 443-444. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Papagianni, A. Hatziefthimiou, G. Chachami, K. Gourgoulianis, P-A. Molyvdas, and E. Paraskeva

Inhaled insulin does not trigger lung inflammation and airway remodelling
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 444-445. [Full Text] [PDF]  

B. C. Creagh-Brown and C. Shee

Palliative and end-of-life care for patients with severe COPD
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 445-446. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. R. Curtis

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 446. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Siedlinski, D. S. Postma, H. A. Smit, and H. M. Boezen

No effects of EPHX1 polymorphisms on the level or change of FEV₁ in the general population
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 446-449. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Jardim and R. Souza

Pulmonary hypertension therapy and COPD: still many questions to be answered
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 449. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. K. Boutou, I. Stanopoulos, G. Pitsiou, and P. Argyropoulou

To the Editors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 449-450. [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Cottin, C. Khouatra, R. Lazor, P. Canu, and J-F. Cordier

To the Editors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 450-452. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Stolz and M. Tamm

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 452-453. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. K. Johnson, W. N. Lee, M. W. Sproule, and A. J. Peacock

Regional variations in pulmonary endarterectomy rates within the UK
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 453-454. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Toshner, J. Suntharalingam, J. Pepke-Zaba, and D. Jenkins

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 454-455. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book Review:

J. Vestbo

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Forgotten Killer
Eur Respir J 2009 33: 456. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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