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.

January

ERJ podcast Eur Respir J 2013; 41: E25
The ambition of the European Respiratory Journal Humbert Marc Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 1-2
Key roles of Src family tyrosine kinases in the integrity of the pulmonary vascular bed Guignabert Christophe, Montani David Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 3-4
Clinical stability and switch therapy in hospitalised patients with community-acquired pneumonia: are we there yet? Ramirez Julio A. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 5-6
Physiology in respiratory medicine Naeije Robert, Chemla Denis, Dinh-Xuan Anh Tuan, Vonk Noordegraaf Anton Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 7
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: advances from bench to patient management Pepke-Zaba Joanna, Hoeper Marius M., Humbert Marc Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 8-9
Chris T. Bolliger: keep him in your mind Herth Felix J.F. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 10-11
A trial of beclomethasone/formoterol in COPD using EXACT-PRO to measure exacerbations Singh Dave, Kampschulte Jorg, Wedzicha Jadwiga A., Jones Paul W., Cohuet Géraldine, Corradi Massimo, Higenbottam Tim, Petruzzelli Stefano, Vestbo Jørgen Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 12-17
A prospective trial evaluating the role of mesothelin in undiagnosed pleural effusions Hooper Clare E., Morley Anna J., Virgo Paul, Harvey John E., Kahan Brennan, Maskell Nick A. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 18-24
Reduced lung function due to biomass smoke exposure in young adults in rural Nepal Kurmi Om P., Devereux Graham S., Smith W. Cairns S., Semple Sean, Steiner Markus F.C., Simkhada Padam, Lam Kin-Bong Hubert, Ayres Jon G. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 25-30
A?-Val360: a marker of neutrophil elastase and COPD disease activity Carter Richard I., Ungurs Michael J., Mumford Richard A., Stockley Robert A. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 31-38
Home mechanical ventilation in Australia and New Zealand Garner Daniel J., Berlowitz David J., Douglas James, Harkness Nick, Howard Mark, McArdle Nigel, Naughton Matthew T., Neill Alister, Piper Amanda, Yeo Aeneas, Young Alan Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 39-45
Inhibition of the asthmatic allergen challenge response by the CRTH2 antagonist OC000459 Singh Dave, Cadden Paul, Hunter Michael, Pearce Collins Lisa, Perkins Mike, Pettipher Roy, Townsend Elizabeth, Vinall Shân, O'Connor Brian Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 46-52
Early detection of asthma exacerbations by using action points in self-management plans Honkoop Persijn J., Taylor D. Robin, Smith Andrew D., Snoeck-Stroband Jiska B., Sont Jacob K. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 53-59
Lung function from infancy to preschool in a cohort of children with cystic fibrosis Brumback Lyndia C., Davis Stephanie D., Kerby Gwendolyn S., Kloster Margaret, Johnson Robin, Castile Robert, Hiatt Peter W., Hart Meeghan, Rosenfeld Margaret Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 60-66
Oral contraceptives do not appear to affect cystic fibrosis disease severity Kernan Natalie G., Alton Eric W.F.W., Cullinan Paul, Griesenbach Uta, Bilton Diana Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 67-73
Dissociation of electromyogram and mechanical response in sleep apnoea during propofol anaesthesia Dotan Yaniv, Pillar Giora, Tov Nave, Oliven Ron, Steinfeld Uri, Gaitini Luis, Odeh Majed, Schwartz Alan R., Oliven Arie Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 74-84
Src tyrosine kinase is crucial for potassium channel function in human pulmonary arteries Nagaraj Chandran, Tang Bi, Bálint Zoltán, Wygrecka Malgorzata, Hrzenjak Andelko, Kwapiszewska Grazyna, Stacher Elvira, Lindenmann Joerg, Weir E. Kenneth, Olschewski Horst, Olschewski Andrea Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 85-95
Efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of bosentan in portopulmonary hypertension Savale Laurent, Magnier Romain, Le Pavec Jérôme, Jaïs Xavier, Montani David, O'Callaghan Dermot S., Humbert Marc, Dingemanse Jasper, Simonneau Gérald, Sitbon Olivier Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 96-103
Thyroid hormone is highly permissive in angioproliferative pulmonary hypertension in rats Al Husseini Aysar, Bagnato Gianluca, Farkas Laszlo, Gomez-Arroyo Jose, Farkas Daniela, Mizuno Shiro, Kraskauskas Donatas, Abbate Antonio, Van Tassel Benjamin, Voelkel Norbert F., Bogaard Harm Jan Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 104-114
Granulomatosis-associated common variable immunodeficiency disorder: a case–control study versus sarcoidosis Bouvry Diane, Mouthon Luc, Brillet Pierre-Yves, Kambouchner Marianne, Ducroix Jean-Pierre, Cottin Vincent, Haroche Julien, Viallard Jean-Francois, Lazor Romain, Lebargy François, Tazi Abdellatif, Wallaert Benoît, Smail Amar, Pellegrin Jean-Luc, Nunes Hilario, Amoura Zahir, Cordier Jean-François, Valeyre Dominique, Naccache Jean-Marc, the Groupe Sarcoïdose Francophone Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 115-122
Barriers to an early switch from intravenous to oral antibiotic therapy in hospitalised patients with CAP Engel Madelon F., Postma Douwe F., Hulscher Marlies E.J.L., Teding van Berkhout Ferdinand, Emmelot-Vonk Marielle H., Sankatsing Sanjay, Gaillard Carlo A.J.M., Bruns Anke H.W., Hoepelman Andy I.M., Oosterheert Jan Jelrik Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 123-130
The role of mannose-binding lectin in pneumococcal infection García-Laorden M. Isabel, Rodríguez de Castro Felipe, Solé-Violán Jordi, Payeras Antoni, Briones M. Luisa, Borderías Luis, Aspa Javier, Blanquer José, Rajas Olga, Marcos-Ramos J. Alberto, Herrera-Ramos Estefanía, García-Bello Miguel A., Noda Judith, Ferrer José M., Rello Jordi, Rodríguez-Gallego Carlos Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 131-139
Contact investigation for tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Fox Gregory J., Barry Simone E., Britton Warwick J., Marks Guy B. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 140-156
Effectiveness of an inspiratory pressure-limited approach to mechanical ventilation in septic patients Martin-Loeches Ignacio, de Haro Candelaria, Dellinger R. Phillip, Ferrer Ricard, Phillips Gary S., Levy Mitchell M., Artigas Antonio Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 157-164
Iloprost improves endothelial barrier function in lipopolysaccharide-induced lung injury Birukova Anna A., Wu Tinghuai, Tian Yufeng, Meliton Angelo, Sarich Nicolene, Tian Xinyong, Leff Alan, Birukov Konstantin G. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 165-176
Value of flexible bronchoscopy in the pre-operative work-up of solitary pulmonary nodules Schwarz Carsten, Schönfeld Nicolas, Bittner Roland C., Mairinger Thomas, Rüssmann Holger, Bauer Torsten T., Kaiser Dirk, Loddenkemper Robert Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 177-182
Exhaled breath profiling in diagnosing wheezy preschool children van de Kant Kim D.G., van Berkel Joep J.B.N., Jöbsis Quirijn, Lima Passos Valéria, Klaassen Ester M.M., van der Sande Linda, van Schayck Onno C.P., de Jongste Johan C., van Schooten Frederik Jan, Derks Eduard, Dompeling Edward, Dallinga Jan W. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 183-188
Factors associated with elevated exhaled nitric oxide fraction in infants with recurrent respiratory symptoms Kotaniemi-Syrjänen Anne, Malmberg L. Pekka, Malmström Kristiina, Pelkonen Anna S., Mäkelä Mika J. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 189-194
Dimethylfumarate inhibits CXCL10 via haem oxygenase-1 in airway smooth muscle Seidel Petra, Hostettler Katrin E., Hughes J. Margaret, Tamm Michael, Roth Michael Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 195-202
CFTR biomarkers: time for promotion to surrogate end-point De Boeck K., Kent L., Davies J., Derichs N., Amaral M., Rowe S.M., Middleton P., de Jonge H., Bronsveld I., Wilschanski M., Melotti P., Danner-Boucher I., Boerner S., Fajac I., Southern K., de Nooijer R.A., Bot A., de Rijke Y., de Wachter E., Leal T., Vermeulen F., Hug M.J., Rault G., Nguyen-Khoa T., Barreto C., Proesmans M., Sermet-Gaudelus I. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 203-216
The transpulmonary pressure gradient for the diagnosis of pulmonary vascular disease Naeije Robert, Vachiery Jean-Luc, Yerly Patrick, Vanderpool Rebecca Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 217-223
Vascular and right ventricular remodelling in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension Delcroix Marion, Vonk Noordegraaf Anton, Fadel Elie, Lang Irene, Simonneau Gérald, Naeije Robert Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 224-232
Assessment of asthma control by children and parents Voorend-van Bergen Sandra, Brackel Hein, Caudri Daan, de Jongste Johan, Pijnenburg Mariëlle Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 233-234
Chronic beryllium disease: azathioprine as a possible alternative to corticosteroid treatment Salvator Hélène, Gille Thomas, Hervé Aurélie, Bron Camille, Lamberto Christine, Valeyre Dominique Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 234-236
Do tertiary paediatric hospitals deal with the same spectrum of paediatric pulmonary hypertension as multicentre registries? Lévy Marilyne, Celermajer David, Szezepanski Isabelle, Boudjemline Younes, Bonnet Damien Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 236-239
The anti-IL-17A antibody secukinumab does not attenuate ozone-induced airway neutrophilia in healthy volunteers Kirsten Anne, Watz Henrik, Pedersen Frauke, Holz Olaf, Smith Rachel, Bruin Gerard, Koehne-Voss Stephan, Magnussen Helgo, Waltz David A. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 239-241
Cough frequency in health and disease Yousaf Nadia, Monteiro William, Matos Sergio, Birring Surinder S., Pavord Ian D. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 241-243
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis as a manifestation of chronic lung rejection? Hirota Takako, Fujita Masaki, Matsumoto Takemasa, Higuchi Takao, Shiraishi Takeshi, Minami Masato, Okumura Meinoshin, Nabeshima Kazuki, Watanabe Kentaro Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 243-245
Sarcoidosis complicating anti-cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen-4 monoclonal antibody biotherapy Tissot Claire, Carsin Ania, Freymond Nathalie, Pacheco Yves, Devouassoux Gilles Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 246-247
Significance of sputum purulence to guide antibiotic therapy in exacerbations of COPD Aggarwal Deepak, Mohapatra Prasanta R., Aggarwal Phiza Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 248
Significance of sputum purulence to guide antibiotic therapy in exacerbations of COPD Soler Néstor, Torres Antoni Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 248-249
Who and what should we rely on in early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Chen Xiaoqian, Zhang Xiaoju, Li Xiu, Wang Zheng Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 249-250
Who and what should we rely on in early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Cottin Vincent, Cordier Jean-François Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 250-251
“Clinical analysis of 76 patients pathologically diagnosed with pulmonary cryptococcosis.” Yuan Zhang, Nan Li, Yuxuan Zhang, Huiping Li, Xueyuan Chen, Shanmei Wang, Xia Zhang, Rongxuan Zhang, Jinfu Xu, Jingyun Shi and Rex C. Yung. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1191–1200. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 252