July

ERJ Podcast Eur Respir J 2012; 40: E19
Antibiotics in acute exacerbations of COPD: the good, the bad and the ugly Boersma Wim G. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1-3
Chronic cough and sputum production: a clinical COPD phenotype? Burgel Pierre-Régis Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 4-6
Exercise training for pulmonary hypertension: another prescription to write? Rubin Lewis J. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 7-8
Cost of tuberculosis in the era of multidrug resistance: will it become unaffordable? Loddenkemper Robert, Sotgiu Giovanni, Mitnick Carole D. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 9-11
Why an ERJ series on air pollution? Annesi-Maesano Isabella, Heinrich Joachim, Ayres Jon G., Forastiere Francesco Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 12-13
Sarcoidosis from bench to bedside: a state-of-the-art series for the clinician Cottin Vincent, Müller-Quernheim Joachim Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 14-16
Moxifloxacin versus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in outpatient acute exacerbations of COPD: MAESTRAL results Wilson Robert, Anzueto Antonio, Miravitlles Marc, Arvis Pierre, Alder Jeff, Haverstock Daniel, Trajanovic Mila, Sethi Sanjay Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 17-27
The chronic bronchitis phenotype in subjects with and without COPD: the PLATINO study de Oca Maria Montes, Halbert Ronald J., Lopez Maria Victorina, Perez-Padilla Rogelio, Tálamo Carlos, Moreno Dolores, Muiño Adrianna, Jardim José Roberto B., Valdivia Gonzalo, Pertuzé Julio, Menezes Ana Maria B. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 28-36
Respiratory impairment and COPD hospitalisation in older persons: a competing risk analysis Vaz Fragoso Carlos A., Concato John, McAvay Gail, Van Ness Peter H., Gill Thomas M. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 37-44
Mechanical properties of asthmatic airway smooth muscle Chin Leslie Y.M., Bossé Ynuk, Pascoe Chris, Hackett Tillie L., Seow Chun Y., Paré Peter D. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 45-54
Two novel, severe asthma phenotypes identified during childhood using a clustering approach Just Jocelyne, Gouvis-Echraghi Rahele, Rouve Sarah, Wanin Stephanie, Moreau David, Annesi-Maesano Isabella Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 55-60
Effect of pulmonary exacerbations on long-term lung function decline in cystic fibrosis Waters Valerie, Stanojevic Sanja, Atenafu Eshetu G., Lu Annie, Yau Yvonne, Tullis Elizabeth, Ratjen Felix Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 61-66
Atorvastatin in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (APATH) study Zeng Wei-Jie, Xiong Chang-Ming, Zhao Lan, Shan Guang-Liang, Liu Zhi-Hong, Xue Fang, Gu Qing, Ni Xin-Hai, Zhao Zhi-Hui, Cheng Xian-Sheng, Wilkins Martin R., He Jian-Guo Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 67-74
Ventilation/perfusion lung scan in pulmonary veno-occlusive disease Seferian Andrei, Helal Badia, Jaïs Xavier, Girerd Barbara, Price Laura C., Günther Sven, Savale Laurent, Dorfmüller Peter, Parent Florence, Sitbon Olivier, Humbert Marc, Simonneau Gérald, Montani David Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 75-83
Safety and efficacy of exercise training in various forms of pulmonary hypertension Grünig Ekkehard, Lichtblau Mona, Ehlken Nicola, Ghofrani Hossein A., Reichenberger Frank, Staehler Gerd, Halank Michael, Fischer Christine, Seyfarth Hans-Jürgen, Klose Hans, Meyer Andreas, Sorichter Stephan, Wilkens Heinrike, Rosenkranz Stephan, Opitz Christian, Leuchte Hanno, Karger Gabriele, Speich Rudolf, Nagel Christian Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 84-92
Acute exacerbations and pulmonary hypertension in advanced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Judge Eoin P., Fabre Aurelie, Adamali Huzaifa I., Egan Jim J. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 93-100
Predicting survival in newly diagnosed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a 3-year prospective study Mura Marco, Porretta Maria A., Bargagli Elena, Sergiacomi Gianluigi, Zompatori Maurizio, Sverzellati Nicola, Taglieri Amedeo, Mezzasalma Fabrizio, Rottoli Paola, Saltini Cesare, Rogliani Paola Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 101-109
Antigen-specific multifunctional T-cells in sarcoidosis patients with Löfgren’s syndrome Wikén Maria, Ostadkarampour Mahyar, Eklund Anders, Willett Matthew, Chen Edward, Moller David, Grunewald Johan, Wahlström Jan Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 110-121
Inhibitory effects of tiotropium on rhinovirus infection in human airway epithelial cells Yamaya Mutsuo, Nishimura Hidekazu, Hatachi Yukimasa, Yasuda Hiroyasu, Deng Xue, Sasaki Takahiko, Kubo Hiroshi, Nagatomi Ryoichi Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 122-132
Cost and cost-effectiveness of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in Estonia and Russia Floyd Katherine, Hutubessy Raymond, Kliiman Kai, Centis Rosella, Khurieva Nina, Jakobowiak Wieslaw, Danilovits Manfred, Peremitin Genadi, Keshavjee Salmaan, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 133-142
Tuberculosis: cost of illness in Germany Diel Roland, Rutz Stefan, Castell Stefanie, Schaberg Tom Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 143-151
Massive monoclonal expansion of CD4 T-cells specific for a Mycobacterium tuberculosis ESAT-6 peptide Hodapp Tobias, Sester Urban, Mack Ulrich, Singh Mahavir, Meier Thomas, Wiech Elisabeth, Fisch Paul, Ehl Stephan, Sester Martina Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 152-160
Do adjunct tuberculosis tests, when combined with Xpert MTB/RIF, improve accuracy and the cost of diagnosis in a resource-poor setting? Theron Grant, Pooran Anil, Peter Jonny, van Zyl-Smit Richard, Kumar Mishra Hridesh, Meldau Richard, Calligaro Greg, Allwood Brian, Sharma Surendra Kumar, Dawson Rod, Dheda Keertan Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 161-168
Prognosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome in neutropenic cancer patients Mokart Djamel, van Craenenbroeck Thomas, Lambert Jérôme, Textoris Julien, Brun Jean-Paul, Sannini Antoine, Chow-Chine Laurent, Hamouda Smail, Fouché Louis, Ettori Florence, Faucher Marion, Blache Jean-Louis Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 169-176
Prognostic value of TP53, KRAS and EGFR mutations in nonsmall cell lung cancer: the EUELC cohort Scoccianti Chiara, Vesin Aurélien, Martel Ghislaine, Olivier Magali, Brambilla Elisabeth, Timsit Jean-François, Tavecchio Luca, Brambilla Christian, Field John K., Hainaut Pierre, the European Early Lung Cancer Consortium Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 177-184
Population-based survival for malignant mesothelioma after introduction of novel chemotherapy Damhuis Ronald A.M., Schroten Caroline, Burgers Jacobus A. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 185-189
Age- and height-based prediction bias in spirometry reference equations Quanjer Philip H., Hall Graham L., Stanojevic Sanja, Cole Tim J., Stocks Janet Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 190-197
Early life lung function and respiratory outcome in the first year of life van Putte-Katier Nienke, van der Gugten Anne C., Uiterwaal Cuno S.P.M., de Jong Brita M., Numans Mattijs E., Kimpen Jan L.L., Verheij Theo J.M., van der Ent Cornelis K. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 198-205
A novel subpopulation of monocyte-like cells in the human lung after lipopolysaccharide inhalation Brittan Mairi, Barr Laura, Conway Morris Andrew, Duffin Rodger, Rossi Fiona, Johnston Shonna, Monro Graham, Anderson Niall, Rossi Adriano G., McAuley Danny F., Haslett Christopher, Hirani Nik, Dhaliwal Kev, Simpson A. John Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 206-214
Paediatrics in Amsterdam Eber Ernst, Aurora Paul, Lødrup Carlsen Karin C., Lindblad Anders, Dankert-Roelse Jeannette E., Ross-Russell Robert I., Turner Steve W., Midulla Fabio, Hedlin Gunilla Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 215-226
Transmissible strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis lung infections Fothergill Joanne L., Walshaw Martin J., Winstanley Craig Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 227-238
Indoor air pollution and the lung in low- and medium-income countries Kurmi Om P., Lam Kin Bong Hubert, Ayres Jon G. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 239-254
Sarcoidosis-associated fatigue Drent Marjolein, Lower Elyse E., De Vries Jolanda Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 255-263
Long-term effectiveness of a staged assessment for paediatric problematic severe asthma Sharples James, Gupta Atul, Fleming Louise, Bossley Cara J., Bracken-King Marcella, Hall Pippa, Hayward Abigail, Puckey Michelle, Balfour-Lynn Ian M., Rosenthal M., Bush Andrew, Saglani Sejal Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 264-267
EGFR and K-ras mutations in cytologic samples from fine-needle aspirates in NSCLC patients Ulivi Paola, Zoli Wainer, Chiadini Elisa, Capelli Laura, Candoli Piero, Calistri Daniele, Silvestrini Rosella, Puccetti Maurizio Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 267-269
Ambulatory oxygen in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: of what benefit? Frank Rebecca C., Hicks Sophie, Duck Annette M., Spencer Lisa, Leonard Colm T., Barnett Emma Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 269-270
Remarkably efficient inhaled antifungal monotherapy for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis Hilberg Ole, Andersen Charlotte U., Henning Ole, Lundby Tim, Mortensen Jann, Bendstrup Elisabeth Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 271-273
Screening for diabetes mellitus in patients with OSAS: a case for glycosylated haemoglobin Fitzgerald Deirdre B., Kent Brian D., Garvey John F., Russell Audrey, Nolan Geraldine, McNicholas Walter T. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 273-274
Hepatopulmonary syndrome associated with iron overload in sickle cell anaemia Grinnan Daniel, Herlihy Alice, Smith Wally R. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 275-276
A breathtaking reverse bungee jump Gonzalez-Bermejo Jesus, Straus Christian, Similowski Thomas Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 276-278
Pulmonary tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia Jolobe Oscar M.P. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 279
Rising to the GINA Asthma Challenge: thinking beyond just asthma Pond Zoe, Burke Hannah, Duffus Claire, Kurukulaaratchy Ramesh J. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 280-281
Rising to the GINA Asthma Challenge: thinking beyond just asthma FitzGerald J. Mark, Bateman Eric D., Hurd Suzanne, Boulet Louis-Philippe, Haahtela Tari, Cruz Alvaro A., Levy Mark L. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 281