European Respiratory Journal

The ERJ publishes clinical and experimental work relating to all aspects of adult and paediatric respiratory medicine, including cell biology, epidemiology, immunology, oncology, pathophysiology, imaging, occupational medicine, intensive care, sleep medicine and thoracic surgery. In addition to original research material, the ERJ also publishes editorial commentaries, reviews, short research letters and correspondence to the editor. Articles are published continuously and collected into 12 monthly issues in two volumes per year.

December

ERJ Podcast Eur Respir J 2013; 42: E36
The European Lung Corner Sculier Jean-Paul Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1433-1434
Putting noninvasive lung mechanics into context Calverley Peter M.A., Farre Ramon Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1435-1437
The CFTR and EGFR relationship in airway vascular growth, and its importance in cystic fibrosis Nadel Jay A. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1438-1440
Bronchodilator combinations for COPD: real hopes or a new Pandora’s box? Roche Nicolas, Chanez Pascal Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1441-1445
Clinical trials in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a framework for moving forward Lederer David J. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1446-1448
Therapeutic drug management: is it the future of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment? Srivastava Shashikant, Peloquin Charles A., Sotgiu Giovanni, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1449-1453
Legionnaires' disease in Europe: all quiet on the eastern front? Beauté Julien, Robesyn Emmanuel, de Jong Birgitta Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1454-1458
Avoiding overdiagnosis in lung cancer screening: the volume doubling time strategy Revel Marie-Pierre Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1459-1463
Does drug-induced emphysema exist? Voelkel Norbert F., Mizuno Shiro, Yasuo Masanori Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1464-1468
Canaries in the coal mine Barry Maeve Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1469-1471
The impact of COPD on health status: findings from the BOLD study Janson Christer, Marks Guy, Buist Sonia, Gnatiuc Louisa, Gislason Thorarinn, McBurnie Mary Ann, Nielsen Rune, Studnicka Michael, Toelle Brett, Benediktsdottir Bryndis, Burney Peter Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1472-1483
Dual bronchodilation with QVA149 versus single bronchodilator therapy: the SHINE study Bateman Eric D., Ferguson Gary T., Barnes Neil, Gallagher Nicola, Green Yulia, Henley Michelle, Banerji Donald Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1484-1494
Metabolic syndrome and incidence of asthma in adults: the HUNT study Brumpton Ben Michael, Camargo Carlos Arturo, Romundstad Pål Richard, Langhammer Arnulf, Chen Yue, Mai Xiao-Mei Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1495-1502
Dose-dependent association of smoking and bronchial hyperresponsiveness Juusela Maria, Pallasaho Paula, Rönmark Eva, Sarna Seppo, Sovijärvi Anssi, Lundbäck Bo Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1503-1512
Respiratory impedance in healthy subjects: baseline values and bronchodilator response Oostveen Ellie, Boda Krisztina, van der Grinten Chris P.M., James Alan L., Young Sally, Nieland Hans, Hantos Zoltán Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1513-1523
Periodontitis is related to lung volumes and airflow limitation: a cross-sectional study Holtfreter Birte, Richter Stefanie, Kocher Thomas, Dörr Marcus, Völzke Henry, Ittermann Till, Obst Anne, Schäper Christoph, John Ulrich, Meisel Peter, Grotevendt Anne, Felix Stephan B., Ewert Ralf, Gläser Sven Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1524-1535
Pulmonary gas transfer in children and adolescents born extremely preterm Satrell Emma, Røksund Ola, Thorsen Einar, Halvorsen Thomas Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1536-1544
Association of lung function, chest radiographs and clinical features in infants with cystic fibrosis Rosenfeld Margaret, Farrell Philip M., Kloster Margaret, Swanson Jonathan O., Vu Thuy, Brumback Lyndia, Acton James D., Castile Robert G., Colin Andrew A., Conrad Carol K., Hart Meeghan A., Kerby Gwendolyn S., Hiatt Peter W., Mogayzel Peter J., Johnson Robin C., Davis Stephanie D. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1545-1552
CFTR dysfunction induces vascular endothelial growth factor synthesis in airway epithelium Martin Clémence, Coolen Nathalie, Wu Yongzheng, Thévenot Guiti, Touqui Lhousseine, Prulière-Escabasse Virginie, Papon Jean-François, Coste André, Escudier Estelle, Dusser Daniel J., Fajac Isabelle, Burgel Pierre-Régis Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1553-1562
A urine biomarker for severe obstructive sleep apnoea patients: lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase Chihara Yuichi, Chin Kazuo, Aritake Kosuke, Harada Yuka, Toyama Yoshiro, Murase Kimihiko, Yoshimura Chikara, Hitomi Takefumi, Oga Toru, Mishima Michiaki, Urade Yoshihiro Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1563-1574
Severely reduced diffusion capacity in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension: patient characteristics and treatment responses Trip Pia, Nossent Esther J., de Man Frances S., van den Berk Inge A.H., Boonstra Anco, Groepenhoff Herman, Leter Edward M., Westerhof Nico, Grünberg Katrien, Bogaard Harm-Jan, Vonk-Noordegraaf Anton Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1575-1585
Zero reference level for right heart catheterisation Kovacs Gabor, Avian Alexander, Olschewski Andrea, Olschewski Horst Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1586-1594
Aetiology of paediatric pneumonia after the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Elemraid Mohamed A., Sails Andrew D., Eltringham Gary J.A., Perry John D., Rushton Stephen P., Spencer David A., Thomas Matthew F., Eastham Katherine M., Hampton Fiona, Gennery Andrew R., Clark Julia E. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1595-1603
The geographic diversity of nontuberculous mycobacteria isolated from pulmonary samples: an NTM-NET collaborative study Hoefsloot Wouter, van Ingen Jakko, Andrejak Claire, Ängeby Kristian, Bauriaud Rosine, Bemer Pascale, Beylis Natalie, Boeree Martin J., Cacho Juana, Chihota Violet, Chimara Erica, Churchyard Gavin, Cias Raquel, Daza Rosa, Daley Charles L., Dekhuijzen P.N. Richard, Domingo Diego, Drobniewski Francis, Esteban Jaime, Fauville-Dufaux Maryse, Folkvardsen Dorte Bek, Gibbons Noel, Gómez-Mampaso Enrique, Gonzalez Rosa, Hoffmann Harald, Hsueh Po-Ren, Indra Alexander, Jagielski Tomasz, Jamieson Frances, Jankovic Mateja, Jong Eefje, Keane Joseph, Koh Wo-Jung, Lange Berit, Leao Sylvia, Macedo Rita, Mannsåker Turid, Marras Theodore K., Maugein Jeannette, Milburn Heather J., Mlinkó Tamas, Morcillo Nora, Morimoto Kozo, Papaventsis Dimitrios, Palenque Elia, Paez-Peña Mar, Piersimoni Claudio, Polanová Monika, Rastogi Nalin, Richter Elvira, Ruiz-Serrano Maria Jesus, Silva Anabela, da Silva M. Pedro, Simsek Hulya, van Soolingen Dick, Szabó Nora, Thomson Rachel, Tórtola Fernandez Teresa, Tortoli Enrico, Totten Sarah E., Tyrrell Greg, Vasankari Tuula, Villar Miguel, Walkiewicz Renata, Winthrop Kevin L., Wagner Dirk Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1604-1613
Clarithromycin increases linezolid exposure in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients Bolhuis Mathieu S., van Altena Richard, van Soolingen Dick, de Lange Wiel C.M., Uges Donald R.A., van der Werf Tjip S., Kosterink Jos G.W., Alffenaar Jan-Willem C. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1614-1621
Macitentan for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: the randomised controlled MUSIC trial Raghu Ganesh, Million-Rousseau Rachel, Morganti Adele, Perchenet Lo?c, Behr Juergen, the MUSIC Study Group Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1622-1632
Ex vivo micro-computed tomography analysis of bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis for preclinical drug evaluation Scotton Chris J., Hayes Brian, Alexander Robert, Datta Arnab, Forty Ellen J., Mercer Paul F., Blanchard Andy, Chambers Rachel C. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1633-1645
In vivo probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy in amiodarone-related pneumonia Salaün Mathieu, Roussel Francis, Bourg-Heckly Geneviève, Vever-Bizet Christine, Dominique Stéphane, Genevois Anne, Jounieaux Vincent, Zalcman Gérard, Bergot Emmanuel, Vergnon Jean-Michel, Thiberville Luc Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1646-1658
Volumetric computed tomography screening for lung cancer: three rounds of the NELSON trial Horeweg Nanda, van der Aalst Carlijn M., Vliegenthart Rozemarijn, Zhao Yingru, Xie Xueqian, Scholten Ernst Th., Mali Willem, Thunnissen Erik, Weenink Carla, Groen Harry J.M., Lammers Jan-Willem J., Nackaerts Kristiaan, van Rosmalen Joost, Oudkerk Matthijs, de Koning Harry J. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1659-1667
Characteristics and outcome of patients with second primary lung cancer Reinmuth Niels, Stumpf Andreas, Stumpf Patrick, Muley Thomas, Kobinger Sonja, Hoffmann Hans, Herth Felix J.F., Schnabel Philipp A., Warth Arne, Bischoff Helge, Thomas Michael Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1668-1676
Muscarinic receptor subtype-specific effects on cigarette smoke-induced inflammation in mice Kistemaker Loes E.M., Bos I.S.T., Hylkema Machteld N., Nawijn Martijn C., Hiemstra Pieter S., Wess Jürgen, Meurs Herman, Kerstjens Huib A.M., Gosens Reinoud Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1677-1688
The danger signal plus DNA damage two-hit hypothesis for chronic inflammation in COPD Aoshiba Kazutetsu, Tsuji Takao, Yamaguchi Kazuhiro, Itoh Masayuki, Nakamura Hiroyuki Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1689-1695
Pulsus paradoxus Hamzaoui Olfa, Monnet Xavier, Teboul Jean-Louis Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1696-1705
Slow-growing lung cancer as an emerging entity: from screening to clinical management Infante Maurizio, Berghmans Thierry, Heuvelmans Marjolein A., Hillerdal Gunnar, Oudkerk Matthijs Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1706-1722
Targeting iron uptake to control Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis Smith Daniel J., Lamont Iain L., Anderson Greg J., Reid David W. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1723-1736
Obesity in COPD: the effect of water-based exercise McNamara Renae J., McKeough Zoe J., McKenzie David K., Alison Jennifer A. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1737-1739
Burden of community-acquired pneumonia in Italian general practice Sterrantino Carmelo, Trifirò Gianluca, Lapi Francesco, Pasqua Alessandro, Mazzaglia Giampiero, Piccinni Carlo, Cricelli Claudio, Rossi Alessandro, Blasi Francesco Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1739-1742
How can we achieve better prevention of progression to tuberculosis among contacts? Geis Steffen, Bettge-Weller Gudrun, Goetsch Udo, Bellinger Oswald, Ballmann Gisela, Hauri Anja M. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1743-1746
Predictors of treatment outcome in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Portugal Oliveira Olena, Gaio Rita, Villar Miguel, Duarte Raquel Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1747-1749
Drug concentration in lung tissue in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis Akkerman Onno W., van Altena Richard, Klinkenberg Theo, Brouwers Adrienne H., Bongaerts Alphons H.H., van der Werf Tjip S., Alffenaar Jan-Willem Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1750-1752
Neutrophilia independently predicts death in tuberculosis Lowe David M., Bandara Asela K., Packe Geoffrey E., Barker Richard D., Wilkinson Robert J., Griffiths Christopher J., Martineau Adrian R. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1752-1757
Pulmonary fibrosis in dyskeratosis congenita with TINF2 gene mutation Fukuhara Atsuro, Tanino Yoshinori, Ishii Taeko, Inokoshi Yayoi, Saito Kazue, Fukuhara Naoko, Sato Suguru, Saito Junpei, Ishida Takashi, Yamaguchi Hiroki, Munakata Mitsuru Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1757-1759
Pneumomediastinum and hyponatraemic dehydration as presenting features of cystic fibrosis Gilchrist Francis J., Samuels Martin, Klafkowski Gillian, Watson Nick A., Lenney Warren Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1760-1762