November 19, 2009

L.E. Donnelly, S.J. Tudhope, P.S. Fenwick, and P.J. Barnes

Effects of formoterol and salmeterol on cytokine release from monocyte-derived macrophages
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00158008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D.P. Steinfort, D.F. Johnson, and L.B. Irving

Incidence of bacteraemia following endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00151809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C.B.E. Chee, K.W. KhinMar, S.H. Gan, T.M. Barkham, C.K. Koh, L. Shen, and Y.T. Wang

Effect of TB treatment on T-cell interferon- responses to M. tb-specific antigens
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00151309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Goletti, O. Butera, V. Vanini, F.N. Lauria, C. Lange, K.L.M.C. Franken, C. Angeletti, T.H.M. Ottenhoff, and E. Girardi

Response to Rv2628 latency antigen associates with cured tuberculosis and remote infection
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00140009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. Cui, P. Devillier, X. Kuang, H. Wang, L. Zhu, Z. Xu, Z. Xia, L. Zemoura, C. Advenier, and H. Chen

Tiotropium reduces lung inflammation in a model of chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00139909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L.Y.M. Chin, Y. Bossé, Y. Jiao, D. Solomon, T.L. Hackett, P.D. Paré, and C.Y. Seow

Human airway smooth muscle is structurally and mechanically similar to that of other species
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00136709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Aliberti, F. Blasi, A.M. Zanaboni, P. Peyrani, P. Tarsia, S. Gaito, and J.A. Ramirez

Duration of antibiotic therapy in hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00130909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.S. Laney, E.L. Petsonk, A.L. Wolfe, and M.D. Attfield

Comparison of storage phosphor computed radiography with conventional film-screen radiography in the recognition of pneumoconiosis
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00127609 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Gunen, G. Gulbas, E. In, O. Yetkin, and S.S. Hacievliyagil

Venous thromboemboli and exacerbations of COPD
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00120909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G.E. Tzelepis, M. Kokosi, A. Tzioufas, S.P. Toya, K.A. Boki, A. Zormpala, and H.M. Moutsopoulos

Prevalence and outcome of pulmonary fibrosis in microscopic polyangiitis
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00110109 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. Refaely, M. Dransfield, M.R. Kramer, M Gotfried, W. Leeds, G. McLennan, S. Tewari, M. Krasna, and G.J. Criner

Biologic Lung Volume Reduction (BioLVR) therapy for advanced homogeneous emphysema
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00106009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y.K. Loke, C.S. Kwok, and S. Singh

Risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular death associated with inhaled corticosteroids in COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00095909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Y. Yang, J. Yin, W. Baumgartner, R. Samapati, E.A. Solymosi, E. Reppien, W.M. Kuebler, and S. Uhlig

Platelet-activating factor reduces endothelial NO production - role of acid sphingomyelinase
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00095609 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary materials and methods]  

J-F. ETTER

Short-term change in self-reported COPD symptoms after smoking cessation in an Internet sample
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00090509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Argiento, N. Chesler, M. Mulè, M. D'Alto, E. Bossone, P. Unger, and R. Naeije

Exercise stress echocardiography for the study of the pulmonary circulation
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00076009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.E. Heck, I. Stücker, S. Allwright, E.R. Gritz, M. Haglund, C.G. Healton, E. Kralikova, S. Sanchez Del Mazo, E. Tamang, C.M. Dresler, and M. Hashibe

Home and workplace smoking bans in Italy, Ireland, Sweden, France, and the Czech Republic
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00066809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M.K. Han, R. Wise, J. Mumford, F. Sciurba, G.J. Criner, J.L. Curtis, S. Murray, A. Sternberg, G. Weinman, E. Kazerooni, A.P. Fishman, B. Make, E.A. Hoffman, Z. Mosenifar, F.J. Martinez, and for the NETT Research Group

Prevalence and clinical correlates of bronchoreversibility in severe emphysema
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00052509 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary tables]  

A.H. Diacon, C.F.N. Koegelenberg, P. Schubert, K. Brundyn, M. Louw, C.A. Wright, and C.T. Bolliger

Rapid on-site evaluation of transbronchial aspirates: randomized comparison of two methods
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00050809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Tagiyeva, G. Devereux, S. Semple, A. Sherriff, J. Henderson, P. Elias, and J.G. Ayres

Parental occupation is a risk factor for childhood wheeze and asthma
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00050009 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary tables and figures]  

E. Oostveen, S. Dom, K. Desager, M. Hagendorens, W. De Backer, and J. Weyler

Lung function and bronchodilator response in 4-year-old children with different wheezing phenotypes
Eur Respir J Published November 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00023409 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

November 6, 2009

U. Deubelbeiss, A. Gemperli, C. Schindler, F. Baty, and M.H. Brutsche

Prevalence of sarcoidosis in Switzerland is associated with environmental factors
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00197808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Smyth, P. Merkus, A. Barbato, N. Beydon, H. Bisgaard, K. de Boeck, P. Brand, A. Bush, B. Fauroux, J. de Jongste, M. Pijnenburg, M. Korppi, C. O’Callaghan, F. Ratjen, K. Southern, D. Spencer, A. Thomson, H. Vyas, and A. Warris

Respiratory medicines for children: current evidence, unlicensed use and research priorities
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00139508 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M.R. Partridge, M. Miravitlles, E. Ståhl, N. Karlsson, K. Svensson, and T. Welte

Development and validation of the Capacity of Daily Living during the Morning and Global Chest Symptoms Questionnaires in COPD
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00123709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L.C. Price, D. Montani, X. Jaïs, J.R. Dick, G. Simonneau, O. Sitbon, F.J. Mercier, and M. Humbert

Non-cardiothoracic non-obstetric surgery in mild-moderate pulmonary hypertension: Perioperative management of 28 consecutive individual cases
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00113009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K.G. Tournoy, A. Bolly, J.G. Aerts, P. Pierard, R. De Pauw, D. Leduc, A. Leloup, T. Pieters, H. Slabbynck, A. Janssens, K. Carron, L. Schrevens, K. Pat, T. De Keukeleire, and C. Dooms

The value of endoscopic ultrasound after bronchoscopy to diagnose thoracic sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00111509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.M. Seymour, M.A. Spruit, N.S. Hopkinson, S.A. Sathyapala, W.D-C. Man, A. Jackson, H.R. Gosker, A.M.W.J. Schols, J. Moxham, M.I. Polkey, and E.F.M. Wouters

The prevalence of quadriceps weakness in COPD and the relationship with disease severity
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00104909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

W. Xu, J-P. Collet, S. Shapiro, Y. Lin, T. Yang, C. Wang, and J. Bourbeau

Negative impacts of unreported COPD exacerbations on health-related quality of life at one year
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00079409 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary material]  

S. Carraro, P.E. Cogo, I. Isak, M. Simonato, M. Corradi, V.P. Carnielli, and E. Baraldi

EIA and GC-MS analysis of 8-isoprostane in EBC of children with problematic asthma
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00074909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Sztrymf, R. Souza, L. Bertoletti, X. Jais, O. Sitbon, L.C. Price, G. Simonneau, and M. Humbert

Prognostic factors of acute heart failure in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00070209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R.A. Silva, R.P. Vieira, A.C.S. Duarte, F.D.T.Q.S. Lopes, A. Perini, T. Mauad, M.A. Martins, and C.R.F. Carvalho

Aerobic training reverses airway inflammation and remodeling in asthma murine model
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00049509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Pereira Vega, J.L.S. Ramos, J.A.M. Pérez, F.J.Á. Gutierrez, J.M.I. García, R.V. Oliva, P.R. Palacios, J.M.B. Nieto, I.S. Rodríguez, and y.F.G. Muñoz

Variability in the prevalence of premenstrual asthma
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00045109 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Arai, M. Kondo, T. Izumo, J. Tamaoki, and A. Nagai

Inhibition of neutrophil elastase-induced goblet cell metaplasia by tiotropium in mice
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00040709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.E. Taylor, T.K. Finney-Hayward, J.K. Quint, C.M.R. Thomas, S.J. Tudhope, J.A. Wedzicha, P.J. Barnes, and L.E. Donnelly

Defective macrophage phagocytosis of bacteria in COPD
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00036709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.M. Dittrich, H-A. Meyer, M. Krokowski, D. Quarcoo, B. Ahrens, S.M. Kube, M. Witzenrath, R.S. Esworthy, F-F. Chu, and E. Hamelmann

Glutathione peroxidase-2 protects from allergen-induced airway inflammation in mice
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00026108 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and data]  

Y. Chen, M. Hanaoka, Y. Droma, P. Chen, N.F. Voelkel, and K. Kubo

Endothelin-1 receptor antagonists prevent the development of pulmonary emphysema in rats
Eur Respir J Published November 6, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00003909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

October 20, 2009

M.H. Hudy, S.L. Traves, S. Wiehler, and D. Proud

Cigarette smoke modulates rhinovirus-induced airway epithelial cell chemokine production
Eur Respir J Published October 20, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00128809 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary figures]  

W. Jungraithmayr, P. Vogt, I. Inci, S. Hillinger, S. Arni, B. Passlick, S. Korom, and W. Weder

A model of chronic lung allograft rejection in the rat
Eur Respir J Published October 20, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00110609 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. Calabrò, G. Randi, C. La Vecchia, N. Sverzellati, A. Marchianò, M. Villani, M. Zompatori, R. Cassandro, S. Harari, and U. Pastorino

Lung function predicts lung cancer risk in smokers: a tool for targeting screening programs
Eur Respir J Published October 20, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00049909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. De Alba, K. Raemdonck, A. Dekkak, M. Collins, S. Wong, A.T. Nials, R.G. Knowles, M.G. Belvisi, and M.A. Birrell

HDM induces direct airway inflammation in vivo: implications for future disease therapy?
Eur Respir J Published October 20, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00022908 [Abstract] [PDF]  

October 19, 2009

C.M. Greene, S.D.W. Miller, T.P. Carroll, I.K. Oglesby, F. Ahmed, M. O'Mahony, C.C. Taggart, N.G. McElvaney, and S.J. O'Neill

Anti-apoptotic effects of Z alpha-1 antitrypsin in human bronchial epithelial cells
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00191908 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Dehnert, A.M. Luks, G. Schendler, E. Menold, M.M. Berger, H. Mairbäurl, V. Faoro, D.M. Bailey, C. Castell, G. Hahn, P. Vock, E.R. Swenson, and P. Bärtsch

No evidence for interstitial lung oedema by extensive pulmonary function testing at 4559 m
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00185808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C.J. Zappala, P.I. Latsi, A.G. Nicholson, T.V. Colby, D. Cramer, E.A. Renzoni, D.M. Hansell, R.M. du Bois, and A.U. Wells

Marginal decline in FVC is associated with a poor outcome in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00155108 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Tsuiki, M. Kobayashi, K. Namba, Y. Oka, Y. Komada, T. Kagimura, and Y. Inoue

Optimal positive airway pressure predicts oral appliance response to sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00121608 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and subject characteristics]  

Y. Miyake, S. Sasaki, K. Tanaka, and Y. Hirota

Dairy food, calcium, and vitamin D intake in pregnancy and wheeze and eczema in infants
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00100609 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S.V. Kik, W.P.J. Franken, M. Mensen, F.G.J. Cobelens, M. Kamphorst, S.M. Arend, C. Erkens, A. Gebhard, M.W. Borgdorff, and S. Verver

Predictive value for progression to tuberculosis by IGRA and TST in immigrant contacts
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00098509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D.J. McKeon, K.A. Cadwallader, S. Idris, A.S. Cowburn, M.C. Pasteur, H. Barker, C.S. Haworth, D. Bilton, E.R. Chilvers, and A.M. Condliffe

Cystic fibrosis neutrophils have normal intrinsic reactive oxygen species generation
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00089709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. de Prost, A. Parrot, C. Picard, P-Y. Ancel, C. Mayaud, M. Fartoukh, and J. Cadranel

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage: factors associated with in-hospital and long-term mortality
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00075309 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary figures]  

C. Quesnel, L. Nardelli, P. Piednoir, V. Leçon, J. Marchal-Somme, S. Lasocki, L. Bouadma, I. Philip, P. Soler, B. Crestani, and M. Dehoux

Alveolar fibroblasts in acute lung injury: biological behaviour and clinical relevance
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00074709 [Abstract] [PDF] [BAL fibroblast comparisons]  

P. Bhavsar, N. Khorasani, M. Hew, M. Johnson, and K.F. Chung

Effect of p38 MAPK inhibition on corticosteroid suppression of cytokine release in severe asthma
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00071309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. Mortaz, I.M. Adcock, K. Ito, A.D. Kraneveld, F.P. Nijkamp, and G. Folkerts

Cigarette smoke induces CXCL8 production by human neutrophils via activation of TLR9 receptor
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00062209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Agabiti, V. Belleudi, M. Davoli, F. Forastiere, A. Faustini, R. Pistelli, D. Fusco, and C.A. Perucci

Profiling hospital performance to monitor the quality of care: the case of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00056209 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary information]  

S. Arshad, L. Bavan, K. Gajari, S.N.J. Paget, and I. Baussano

Active screening at entry for tuberculosis among new immigrants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00054709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.F. Papon, A. Coste, F. Roudot-Thoraval, M. Boucherat, G. Roger, A. Tamalet, A.M. Vojtek, S. Amselem, and E. Escudier

A 20-year experience of electron microscopy in the diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00046209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Lo Mauro, M.G. D'Angelo, M. Romei, F. Motta, D. Colombo, G. Comi, A. Pedotti, E. Marchi, A. Turconi, N. Bresolin, and A. Aliverti

Abdominal volume contribution to tidal volume as an early indicator of respiratory impairment in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00037209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Prigent, N. Roche, I. Laffont, M. Lejaille, L. Falaize, F. Barbot, and F. Lofaso

Relation between corset use and lung function postural variation in spinal cord injury
Eur Respir J Published October 19, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00034209 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary results]  

September 24, 2009

C-K. Wang, L.W. Chang, H. Chang, C-H. Yang, M-H. Tsai, H-T. Tsai, and P. Lin

Pulmonary changes induced by trans, trans-2, 4-decadienal, a component of cooking oil fume
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00140508 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Galie, M.M. Hoeper, M. Humbert, A. Torbicki, J-L. Vachiery, J.A. Barbera, M. Beghetti, P. Corris, S. Gaine, J.S. Gibbs, M.A. Gomez-Sanchez, G. Jondeau, W. Klepetko, C. Opitz, A. Peacock, L. Rubin, M. Zellweger, and G. Simonneau

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. The task force for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS), endorsed by the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT)
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00139009 [PDF]  

K. Kamio, X.D. Liu, H. Sugiura, S. Togo, S. Kawasaki, X. Wang, Y. Ahn, C. Hogaboam, and S.I. Rennard

Statins inhibit MMP release from human lung fibroblasts
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00134707 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.E. Hansen, X-G. Sun, and K. Wasserman

Calculating gambling odds and lung ages for smokers
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00107709 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary data]  

A.R. Martineau, A.C.C.S. Leandro, S.T. Anderson, S.M. Newton, K.A. Wilkinson, M.P. Nicol, S.M. Pienaar, K.H. Skolimowska, M.A. Rocha, V.C. Rolla, M. Levin, R.N. Davidson, S.A. Bremner, C.J. Griffiths, B.S. Eley, M.G. Bonecini-Almeida, and R.J. Wilkinson

Association between Gc genotype and susceptibility to TB is dependent on vitamin D status
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00087009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Reutershan, M.S. Saprito, D. Wu, T. Rückle, and K. Ley

Phosphoinositide-3 kinase required for LPS-induced transepithelial neutrophil trafficking in the lung
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00085509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.S.L. Chan, R.W.W. Lee, V.K. Srinivasan, M.A. Darendeliler, R.R. Grunstein, and P.A. Cistulli

Nasopharyngoscopic evaluation of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00077409 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Proquitté, O. Freiberger, S. Yilmaz, C. Bamberg, P. Degenhardt, C.C. Roehr, R.R. Wauer, and G. Schmalisch

The effect of surgery on lung volume and conventional monitoring parameters in ventilated newborn infants
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00058009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C.C. van Diemen, D.S. Postma, Y.S. Aulchenko, P.J.L.M. Snijders, B.A. Oostra, C.M. van Duijn, and H.M. Boezen

Novel strategy to identify genetic risk factors for COPD severity: a genetic isolate
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00054408 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Stolz, N. Smyrnios, P. Eggimann, H. Pargger, N. Thakkar, M. Siegemund, S. Marsch, J. Rakic, B. Mueller, and M. Tamm

Procalcitonin for reduced antibiotic exposure in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia - a randomized study
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00053209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Pifferi, A. Bush, M. Di Cicco, U. Pradal, V. Ragazzo, P. Macchia, and A.L. Boner

Health-related quality of life and unmet needs in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00051509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K.J. Baines, J.L. Simpson, N.A. Bowden, R.J. Scott, and P.G. Gibson

Differential gene expression and cytokine production from neutrophils in asthma phenotypes
Eur Respir J Published September 24, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00027409 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and results]  

September 9, 2009

N. Just, N. Bautin, V. Danel-Brunaud, V. Debroucker, R. Matran, and T. Perez

The BORG dyspnoea score: a relevant clinical marker of inspiratory muscle weakness in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00184908 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L.B. Ware, R.D. Fremont, J.A. Bastarache, C.S. Calfee, and M.A. Matthay

Determining the etiology of pulmonary oedema by the oedema fluid-to-plasma protein ratio
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00098709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Lommatzsch, K. Bratke, T. Knappe, A. Bier, K. Dreschler, M. Kuepper, P. Stoll, P. Julius, and J.C. Virchow

Acute effects of tobacco smoke on human airway dendritic cells in vivo
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00090109 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C.K. Wong, J. Cao, Y.B. Yin, and C.W.K. Lam

IL-17A activation on bronchial epithelium and basophils: a novel inflammatory mechanism
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00088309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.S. Park, Y.A. Kang, S.Y. Kwon, H.I. Yoon, J-H. Chung, C-T. Lee, and J.H. Lee

Nested polymerase chain reaction in lung tissue for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00067209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I.H. Heijink, S.M. Brandenburg, J.A. Noordhoek, D.S. Postma, D-J. Slebos, and A.J.M. van Oosterhout

Characterization of cell adhesion in airway epithelial cell types using ECIS
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00065809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Livermore, L. Sharpe, and D. McKenzie

Prevention of panic attacks and panic disorder in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00060309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Mounier, C. Adrie, A. Français, M. Garrouste-Orgeas, C. Cheval, B. Allaouchiche, S. Jamali, A-T. Dinh-Xuan, D. Goldgran-Toledano, Y. Cohen, E. Azoulay, J-F. Timsit, J-D. Ricard, and on behalf of the Outcomerea Study Group

Study of prone positioning to reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in hypoxemic patients
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00057509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I. Curjuric, M. Imboden, C. Schindler, S.H. Downs, M. Hersberger, S.L.J. Liu, G. Matyas, E. W Russi, J. Schwartz, G.A. Thun, D.S. Postma, T. Rochat, N.M. Probst-Hensch, and the SAPALDIA team

HMOX1 and GST variants modify attenuation of FEF_25-75-decline due to PM10 reduction
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.000443-2009 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary procedures and tables]  

G. Sembajwe, M. Cifuentes, S. Tak, D. Kriebel, R. Gore, and L. Punnett

National income, self-reported wheezing and asthma diagnosis from the World Health Survey
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00027509 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary data]  

M.R. Miller and O.F. Pedersen

New concepts for expressing FEV₁ arising from survival analysis
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00025809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. She, J. Shen, A. Goolaerts, Y. Song, C. Shen, Q. Hong, and C. Bai

Stress failure plays an major role in development of High altitude pulmonary oedema in rats
Eur Respir J Published September 9, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00001709 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary data]  

August 28, 2009

B. Louis, K. Leroux, D. Isabey, B. Fauroux, and F. Lofaso

Effect of manufacturers inserted mask leaks on ventilator performance
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00188708 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary discussion]  

A. Briggs, H. Glick, G. Lozano-Ortega, M. Spencer, P. Calverley, P. Jones, J. Vestbo, and On behalf of the TORCH investigators

Is treatment with ICS and LABA cost-effective for COPD? Multinational economic analysis of the TORCH study
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00153108 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K.C. Chang, C.C. Leung, W.W. Yew, T.Y. Lau, W.M. Leung, C.M. Tam, H.C. Lam, P.S. Tse, M.Y. Wong, S.N. Lee, K.I. Wat, and Y.H. Ma

Newer fluoroquinolones for treating respiratory infection: do they mask tuberculosis?
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00104209 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary tables]  

D. Testelmans, T. Crul, K. Maes, A. Agten, M. Crombach, M. Decramer, and G. Gayan-Ramirez

Atrophy and hypertrophy signaling in the diaphragm of patients with COPD
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00091108 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary methods and figures]  

P.K. Lorgelly, M. Atkinson, M. Lakhanpaul, A.R. Smyth, H. Vyas, V. Weston, and T. Stephenson

Oral versus IV antibiotics for CAP in children: a cost minimisation analysis
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00087209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.R. Hemnes, A.L. Newman, B. Rosenbaum, T.W. Barrett, C. Zhou, T.W. Rice, and J.H. Newman

Bedside end tidal CO2 as a screening tool to exclude pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00084709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D.P. Tashkin, B. Celli, S. Kesten, T. Lystig, S. Mehra, and M. Decramer

Long-term efficacy of tiotropium in relation to smoking status in the UPLIFT trial
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00082909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Scherpereel, P. Astoul, P. Baas, T. Berghmans, H. Clayson, P. de Vuyst, H. Dienemann, F. Galateau-Salle, C. Hennequin, G. Hillerdal, C. Le Péchoux, L. Mutti, J-C. Pairon, R. Stahel, P. van Houtte, J. van Meerbeeck, D. Waller, and W. Weder

Guidelines of the European Respiratory Society and the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons for management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00063109 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary tables and references]  

M. Vitacca, M. Grassi, L. Barbano, G. Galavotti, C. Sturani, A. Vianello, E. Zanotti, L. Ballerin, A. Potena, R. Scala, A. Peratoner, P. Ceriana, L. Di Buono, E. Clini, N. Ambrosino, N. Hill, and S. Nava

Last 3 months of life in home-ventilated patients: the family perception
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00061009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J-C. Wolff, J. Wilhelm, L. Fink, W. Seeger, and R. Voswinckel

Comparative gene expression profiling of postnatal and post-pneumonectomy lung growth
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00059709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T.E. Corcoran, K.M. Thomas, M.M. Myerburg, A. Muthukrishnan, L. Weber, R. Frizzell, and J.M. Pilewski

Absorptive clearance of DTPA as an aerosol-based biomarker in the cystic fibrosis airway
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00059009 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary materials and methods]  

G. Hillas, T. Vassilakopoulos, P. Plantza, A. Rasidakis, and P. Bakakos

CRP and PCT as predictors of survival and septic shock in ventilator-associated pneumonia
Eur Respir J Published August 28, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00051309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

August 13, 2009

C. Hess, C. Herr, C. Beisswenger, T. Zakharkina, R.M. Schmid, and R. Bals

Myeloid RelA regulates pulmonary host defense networks
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00196408 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Raghu, T.E. King Jr, J. Behr, K.K. Brown, R.M. du Bois, I. Leconte, S. Roux, and J. Swigris

Impact of bosentan on health-related quality of life and dyspnoea in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: the BUILD-1 trial
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00188108 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. von Baum, T. Welte, R. Marre, N. Suttorp, S. Ewig, and for THE CAPNETZ STUDY GROUP

Community-acquired pneumonia through enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa: diagnosis, incidence and predictors
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00091809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R.J. Hancox, R. Poulton, M. Ely, D. Welch, D.R. Taylor, C.R. McLachlan, J.M. Greene, T.E. Moffitt, A. Caspi, and M.R. Sears

Effects of cannabis on lung function: a population-based cohort study
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00065009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Canova, S. Torresan, L. Simonato, M.L. Scapellato, R. Tessari, A. Visentin, M. Lotti, and P. Maestrelli

Carbon monoxide pollution is associated with decreased lung function in asthmatic adults
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00043709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

V.F. Rossi, F.S. Vargas, E. Marchi, M.M.P. Acencio, E.H. Genofre, V.L. Capelozzi, and L. Antonangelo

Acute inflammatory response secondary to intrapleural administration of two types of talc
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00039209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

V.C. Freund-Michel, M.A. Birrell, M.A. Giembycz, D.J. Hele, S. Haj-Yahia, and M.G. Belvisi

₂-agonists block tussive responses in guinea pigs via an atypical cAMP-dependent pathway
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00034009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M.M. Farberman, K.T. Akers, J.P. Malone, P. Erdman-Gilmore, R.R. Townsend, and T. Ferkol

Airway proteins involved in bacterial clearance susceptible to cathepsin G proteolysis
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00020809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Sato, H.R.T. Williams, P. Spagnolo, A. Abdallah, T. Ahmad, T.R. Orchard, S.J. Copley, S.R. Desai, A.U. Wells, R.M. du Bois, and K.I. Welsh

CARD15/NOD2 polymorphisms are associated with severe pulmonary sarcoidosis
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00010209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A.Y. Meliton, N.M. Muñoz, C.M. Osan, L.N. Meliton, and A.R. Leff

Leukotriene D₄ activates ₂-integrin adhesion in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Eur Respir J Published August 13, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00009309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

July 30, 2009

A.L. James, M.W. Knuiman, M.L. Divitini, J. Hui, M. Hunter, L.J. Palmer, G. Maier, and A.B.W. Musk

Changes in the prevalence of asthma in adults since 1966: the Busselton health study
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00194308 [Abstract] [PDF] [Supplementary material]  

M-Y. Chien, Y-T. Wu, P-L. Lee, Y-J. Chang, and P-C. Yang

Inspiratory muscle dysfunction in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00190208 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L.M. Osman, J.G. Ayres, C. Garden, K. Reglitz, J. Lyon, and J.G. Douglas

A randomised trial of home energy efficiency improvement in the homes of elderly COPD patients
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00187708 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Roponen, S.T. Yerkovich, E. Hollams, P.D. Sly, P.G. Holt, and J.W. Upham

Toll-like receptor 7 function is reduced in adolescents with asthma
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00172008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Marin, E. Monsó, M. Garcia, J. Sauleda, A. Noguera, J. Pons, A. Agustí, and J. Morera

Variability and effects of bronchial colonisation in patients with moderate COPD
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00126808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D.B. Scherf, H. Dally, P. Müller, G. Werle-Schneider, B. Jäger, L. Edler, S. Tuengerthal, J.R. Fischer, P. Drings, H. Bartsch, and A. Risch

SNPs in matrix metalloproteinase genes and lung cancer chemotherapy response and prognosis
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00125608 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C. Souza-Machado, A. Souza-Machado, R. Franco, E.V. Ponte, M.L. Barreto, L.C. Rodrigues, J. Bousquet, and A.A. Cruz

Rapid reduction in hospitalizations after an intervention to manage severe asthma
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00101009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T.M.L. Eagan, T. Ueland, P.D. Wagner, J.A. Hardie, T.E. Mollnes, J.K. Damås, P. Aukrust, and P.S. Bakke

Systemic inflammatory markers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – results from the Bergen COPD Cohort Study
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00088209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S.C. Mathai, M. Bueso, L.K. Hummers, D. Boyce, N. Lechtzin, J. Le Pavec, A.C. Ezquibela, H.C. Champion, T. Housten, P.R. Forfia, A.L. Zaiman, F.M. Wigley, R.E. Girgis, and P.M. Hassoun

Disproportionate elevation of NT-proBNP in scleroderma-related pulmonary hypertension
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00074309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L.M. Spencer, J.A. Alison, and Z.J. McKeough

Maintaining benefits following pulmonary rehabilitation: a randomised controlled trial
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00073609 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Chatwin, S. Heather, A. Hanak, M.I. Polkey, and A.K. Simonds

Analysis of home support and ventilator malfunction in 1211 ventilator dependent patients
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00073409 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Hebestreit, S. Kieser, S. Junge, M. Ballmann, A. Hebestreit, C. Schindler, T. Schenk, H-G. Posselt, and S. Kriemler

Long-term effects of a partially supervised conditioning program in cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00062409 [Abstract] [PDF]  

O. Holz, S. Khalilieh, A. Ludwig-Sengpiel, H. Watz, P. Stryszak, P. Soni, M. Tsai, J. Sadeh, and H. Magnussen

SCH527123, a novel CXCR2 antagonist, inhibits ozone-induced neutrophilia in healthy subjects
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00048509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

V. Cottin, J. Le Pavec, G. Prévot, H. Mal, M. Humbert, G. Simonneau, J-F. Cordier, and GERMOP

Pulmonary hypertension in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema syndrome
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00038709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

I. Garcia-Olivé, E. Monsó, F. Andreo, J. Sanz-Santos, M. Taron, M.A. Molina-Vila, M. Llatjós, E. Castellà, T. Moran, J. Bertran-Alamillo, C. Mayo-de-las-Casas, C. Queralt, and R. Rosell

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for identifying epidermal growth factor receptor mutations
Eur Respir J Published July 30, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00028109 [Abstract] [PDF]  

July 16, 2009

L. Didon, A.B. Roos, G.P. Elmberger, F.J. Gonzalez, and M. Nord

Lung-specific inactivation of C/EBP causes a pathological pattern characteristic of COPD
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00185008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Decologne, G. Wettstein, M. Kolb, P. Margetts, C. Garrido, P. Camus, and P. Bonniaud

Bleomycin induces pleural and subpleural fibrosis in the presence of carbon particles
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00181808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Chakir, L. Loubaki, M. Laviolette, J. Milot, S. Biardel, L. Jayaram, M. Pizzichini, E. Pizzichini, F.E. Hargreave, P. Nair, and L-P. Boulet

Monitoring sputum eosinophils on mucosal inflammation and remodelling: a pilot study
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00130008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

C.M. Wright, J.E. Larsen, M.L. Colosimo, J.J. Barr, L. Chen, R.E. McLachlan, I.A. Yang, R.V. Bowman, and K.M. Fong

Genetic association study of CYP1A1 polymorphisms identifies risk haplotypes in non-small cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00120808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H. Lioté, F. Lioté, B. Séroussi, C. Mayaud, and J. Cadranel

Rituximab-induced lung disease: a systematic literature review
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00080209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J. Kim, R. Bhattacharjee, A.B. Snow, O.S. Capdevila, L. Kheirandish-Gozal, and D. Gozal

Myeloid related protein 8/14 levels in children with obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00075409 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E. Calbo, M. Alsina, M. Rodríguez-Carballeira, J. Lite, and J. Garau

The impact of time on the sytemic inflammatory response in pneumococcal pneumonia
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00052709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.C.M. Lam, B. Lam, T.J. Yao, A.Y.K. Lai, C.G. Ooi, S. Tam, K.S.L. Lam, and M.S.M. Ip

A randomized controlled trial of nCPAP on insulin sensitivity in obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00047709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Leidl, H. Mayanja-Kizza, G. Sotgiu, J. Baseke, M. Ernst, C. Hirsch, D. Goletti, Z. Toossi, and C. Lange

Relationship of immunodiagnostic assays for tuberculosis and numbers of circulating CD4⁺ T-cells in HIV–infection
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00045509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.H. Hull, R. Garrod, T.B. Ho, R.K. Knight, J.R. Cockcroft, D.J. Shale, and C.E. Bolton

Increased augmentation index in patients with cystic fibrosis
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00044009 [Abstract] [PDF]  

S. Geleff, D. Draganovici, P. Jaksch, and S. Segerer

The role of chemokine receptors in acute lung allograft rejection
Eur Respir J Published July 16, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00042309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

July 2, 2009

M-C.L. Machado, W.M. Vollmer, S.M. Togeiro, A.L. Bilderback, M-V.C. Oliveira, F.S. Leitão, F. Queiroga-Jr, G. Lorenzi-Filho, and J.A. Krishnan

CPAP treatment and survival of patients with moderate-to-severe OSAS and hypoxemic COPD
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00192008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Rice, S. Costy-Bennett, J.L. Goodwin, S.F. Quan, and R.F. Fregosi

Control of breathing in children with mild sleep apnoea: a six-year follow up study
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00178408 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Lehtimäki, H. Kankaanranta, S. Saarelainen, I. Annila, T. Aine, R. Nieminen, and E. Moilanen

Bronchial nitric oxide is related to symptom relief during fluticasone treatment in COPD
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00177508 [Abstract] [PDF]  

A. Montes-Worboys, J.A. Rodriguez-Portal, E. Arellano-Orden, J. Digón-Pereiras, and F. Rodriguez-Panadero

Interleukin-8 activates coagulation and correlates with survival after talc pleurodesis
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00146808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G.D. Pinna, R. Maestri, A. Mortara, P. Johnson, D. Andrews, P. Ponikowski, T. Witkowski, M.T. La Rovere, and P. Sleight

Long-term time course of nocturnal breathing disorders in heart failure patients
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00066709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G-C. Funk, S. Anders, M-K. Breyer, O.C. Burghuber, G. Edelmann, W. Heindl, G. Hinterholzer, R. Kohansal, R. Schuster, A. Schwarzmaier-D'Assie, A. Valentin, and S. Hartl

Incidence and outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation according to new categories
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00056909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Hoogendoorn, C.R. van Wetering, A.M. Schols, and M.P.M.H. Rutten-van Mölken

Is INTERdisicplinary COMmunity-based COPD management (INTERCOM) cost-effective?
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00043309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.P. Williamson, J.J. Armstrong, R.A. McLaughlin, P.B. Noble, A.R. West, S. Becker, A. Curatolo, W.J. Noffsinger, H.W. Mitchell, M.J. Phillips, D.D. Sampson, D.R. Hillman, and P.R. Eastwood

Measuring airway dimensions during bronchoscopy using anatomical optical coherence tomography
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00041809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K-b.H. Lam, R.E. Jordan, C.Q. Jiang, G.N. Thomas, M.R. Miller, W.S. Zhang, T.H. Lam, K.K. Cheng, and P. Adab

Airflow obstruction and the metabolic syndrome: the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00024709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R.W.B. Bottema, D.S. Postma, N.E. Reijmerink, C. Thijs, F.F. Stelma, H.A. Smit, C.P. van Schayck, B. Brunekreef, G.H. Koppelman, and M. Kerkhof

Interaction of T-cell and antigen presenting-cell co-stimulatory genes in childhood IgE
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00018909 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Kizawa, Y. Nakamura, S. Takahashi, S. Sakurai, K. Yamauchi, and H. Inoue

Pathogenic role of angiotensin II and oxidized LDL in obstructive sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J Published July 2, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00009709 [Abstract] [PDF]  

June 18, 2009

J.M. Porcel, M. Vives, G. Cao, S. Bielsa, A. Ruiz-González, A. Martínez-Iribarren, and A. Esquerda

Biomarkers of infection for the differential diagnosis of pleural effusions
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00197208 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Rodat-Despoix, V. Aires, T. Ducret, R. Marthan, J-P. Savineau, E. Rousseau, and C. Guibert

Signalling pathways involved in the contractile response to 5-HT in human pulmonary artery
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00143808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E.J.R. van Beek, A.M. Dahmen, T. Stavngaard, K.K. Gast, C.P. Heussel, F. Krummenauer, J. Schmiedeskamp, J.M. Wild, L.V. Søgaard, A.E. Morbach, L.M. Schreiber, and H-U. Kauczor

Hyperpolarised 3-He MRI vs HRCT in COPD and normal volunteers – PHIL trial
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00138508 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Gilson, D. Zerkak, J. Wipff, D. Dusser, A.T. Dinh-Xuan, V. Abitbol, S. Chaussade, P. Legmann, A. Kahan, and Y. Allanore

Prognostic factors for lung function in systemic sclerosis: prospective study of 105 cases
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00060209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Borie, M. Wislez, G. Thabut, M. Antoine, A. Rabbat, L-J. Couderc, I. Monnet, H. Nunes, F-X. Blanc, H. Mal, A. Bergeron, D. Dusser, D. Israël-Biet, B. Crestani, and J. Cadranel

Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of pulmonary MALT lymphoma
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00039309 [Abstract] [PDF]  

K.M. Janata, J.M. Leitner, N. Holzer-Richling, A. Janata, A.N. Laggner, and B. Jilma

Troponin T predicts in hospital and one year mortality in patients with pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00033109 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Beirne, P. Pantelidis, P. Charles, A.U. Wells, D.J. Abraham, C.P. Denton, K.I. Welsh, P.L. Shah, R.M. du Bois, and P. Kelleher

Multiplex immune serum biomarker profiling in sarcoidosis and systemic sclerosis
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00028209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

D. Montani, X. Jaïs, L.C. Price, L. Achouh, B. Degano, O. Mercier, S. Mussot, E. Fadel, P. Dartevelle, O. Sitbon, G. Simonneau, and M. Humbert

Cautious use of epoprostenol therapy is a safe bridge to lung transplantation in pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00017809 [Abstract] [PDF]  

J.A. Hoppin, D.M. Umbach, S.J. London, P.K. Henneberger, G.J. Kullman, J. Coble, M.C.R. Alavanja, L.E. Beane Freeman, and D.P. Sandler

Pesticide use and adult-onset asthma among male farmers in the Agricultural Health Study
Eur Respir J Published June 18, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00005509 [Abstract] [PDF]  

May 21, 2009

P. Henno, C. Maurey, C. Danel, P. Bonnette, R. Souilamas, M. Stern, C. Delclaux, M. Lévy, and D. Israël-Biet

Pulmonary vascular dysfunction in end-stage cystic fibrosis: Role of NF-kB and endothelin-1
Eur Respir J Published May 21, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00186908 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Eberhardt, A. Ernst, and F.J.F. Herth

Ultrasound-guided transbronchial biopsies of solitary pulmonary nodules less than 20 mm
Eur Respir J Published May 21, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00166708 [Abstract] [PDF]  

T. Izumo, M. Kondo, and A. Nagai

Effects of a leukotriene B₄ receptor antagonist on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis
Eur Respir J Published May 21, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00143708 [Abstract] [PDF]  

N. Aceto, P. Bertino, D. Barbone, G. Tassi, L. Manzo, C. Porta, L. Mutti, and G. Gaudino

Taurolidine and oxidative stress: a rationale for local treatment of mesothelioma
Eur Respir J Published May 21, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00102308 [Abstract] [PDF]  

R. Gosens, D. Rieks, H. Meurs, D.K. Ninaber, K.F. Rabe, J. Nanninga, S. Kolahian, A.J. Halayko, P.S. Hiemstra, and S. Zuyderduyn

Muscarinic M₃ receptor stimulation increases cigarette smoke-induced IL-8 secretion by human airway smooth muscle cells
Eur Respir J Published May 21, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00045209 [Abstract] [PDF]  

May 14, 2009

H. Sugiura, X. Liu, T. Ichikawa, M. Ichinose, and S.I. Rennard

3-Nitrotyrosine inhibits fibroblast-mediated collagen gel contraction and chemotaxis
Eur Respir J Published May 14, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00195808 [Abstract] [PDF]  

L. Font-Ribera, M. Kogevinas, J-P. Zock, M.J. Nieuwenhuijsen, D. Heederik, and C.M. Villanueva

Swimming pool attendance and risk of asthma and allergic symptoms in children
Eur Respir J Published May 14, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00180608 [Abstract] [PDF]  

G. Clark, M. Licker, A.B. Younossian, P.M. Soccal, J-G. Frey, T. Rochat, J. Diaper, P-O. Bridevaux, and J-M. Tschopp

Titrated sedation with propofol or midazolam for flexible bronchoscopy: a randomized trial
Eur Respir J Published May 14, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00142108 [Abstract] [PDF]  

E.B. Swallow, E. Barreiro, H. Gosker, S.A. Sathyapala, F. Sanchez, N.S. Hopkinson, J. Moxham, A. Schols, J. Gea, M.I. Polkey, and on behalf on the ENIGMA in COPD project

Quadriceps muscle strength in scoliosis
Eur Respir J Published May 14, 2009, 10.1183/09031936.00074008 [Abstract] [PDF]  

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