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.

October

ERJ Podcast Eur Respir J 2013; 42: E34
Future directions for the ERS: Presidential plans Blasi Francesco, Barnes Peter J., Gaga Mina, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 875-880
Reaching the golden milestone. The 2013 ERS Dublin summit: preparing the road to Rome Blasi Francesco, Barry Maeve, Ward Brian Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 881-884
The MABA approach: a new option to improve bronchodilator therapy Cazzola Mario, Lopez-Campos Jose-Luis, Puente-Maestu Luis Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 885-887
Does left heart disease cause most systemic sclerosis associated pulmonary hypertension? Coghlan Gerry Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 888-890
Why inflammatory phenotyping is necessary for successful drug evaluation in asthma and COPD Gibson Peter G. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 891-892
Sildenafil: a definitive NO in COPD Vonk-Noordegraaf Anton, Boerrigter Bart G. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 893-894
Biomarker-guided clinical decisions: for patients, health economists or neither? Jensen Jens-Ulrik Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 895-897
From pollen count to pollen potency: the molecular era of aerobiology Cecchi Lorenzo Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 898-900
Adopting universal lung function reference equations Swanney Maureen P., Miller Martin R. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 901-903
Prof. Isabelle Tillie-Leblond Tonnel André-Bernard, Wallaert Benoit, Scherpereel Arnaud, Didier Alain, Housset Bruno Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 904-905
An official American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society policy statement: disparities in respiratory health Schraufnagel Dean E., Blasi Francesco, Kraft Monica, Gaga Mina, Finn Patricia, Rabe Klaus F. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 906-915
Neglected evidence in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: from history to earlier diagnosis Cordier Jean-François, Cottin Vincent Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 916-923
Fine and coarse particulate air pollution in relation to respiratory health in Sweden Willers Saskia M., Eriksson Charlotta, Gidhagen Lars, Nilsson Mats E., Pershagen Göran, Bellander Tom Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 924-934
High-risk patients following hospitalisation for an acute exacerbation of COPD Piquet Jacques, Chavaillon Jean-Michel, David Philippe, Martin Francis, Blanchon François, Roche Nicolas Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 946-955
Simple functional performance tests and mortality in COPD Puhan Milo A., Siebeling Lara, Zoller Marco, Muggensturm Patrick, ter Riet Gerben Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 956-963
Trends in the lifetime risk of COPD exacerbation requiring hospitalisation Lykkegaard Jesper, dePont Christensen René, Davidsen Jesper Rømhild, Støvring Henrik, Andersen Morten, Søndergaard Jens Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 964-971
A new class of bronchodilator improves lung function in COPD: a trial with GSK961081 Wielders Pascal L.M.L., Ludwig-Sengpiel Andrea, Locantore Nicholas, Baggen Suus, Chan Robert, Riley John H. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 972-981
Sildenafil to improve respiratory rehabilitation outcomes in COPD: a controlled trial Blanco Isabel, Santos Salud, Gea Joaqím, Güell Rosa, Torres Ferran, Gimeno-Santos Elena, Rodriguez Diego A., Vilaró Jordi, Gómez Begona, Roca Josep, Barberà Joan Albert Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 982-992
Physical activity in COPD patients: patterns and bouts Donaire-Gonzalez David, Gimeno-Santos Elena, Balcells Eva, Rodríguez Diego A., Farrero Eva, de Batlle Jordi, Benet Marta, Ferrer Antoni, Barberà Joan A., Gea Joaquim, Rodriguez-Roisin Robert, Antó Josep M., Garcia-Aymerich Judith Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 993-1002
Sample sizes for clinical trials using sputum eosinophils as a primary outcome Dasgupta Angira, Zhang Shiyuan, Thabane Lehana, Nair Parameswaran Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1003-1011
Airway and systemic inflammation in obese children with asthma Jensen Megan E., Gibson Peter G., Collins Clare E., Wood Lisa G. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1012-1019
Early patterns of wheezing in asthmatic and nonasthmatic children Cano Garcinuño Alfredo, Mora Gandarillas Isabel, the SLAM Study Group Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1020-1028
Rhinovirus infection and healthcare utilisation in prematurely born infants Drysdale Simon B., Alcazar-Paris Mireia, Wilson Theresa, Smith Melvyn, Zuckerman Mark, Broughton Simon, Rafferty Gerrard F., Peacock Janet L., Johnston Sebastian L., Greenough Anne Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1029-1036
Effect of oxidative stress on respiratory epithelium from children with Down syndrome Bruijn Martijn, Lutter René, Eldering Eric, Bos Albert P., van Woensel Job B.M. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1037-1045
Implications of adopting the Global Lungs Initiative 2012 all-age reference equations for spirometry Quanjer Philip H., Brazzale Danny J., Boros Piotr W., Pretto Jeffrey J. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1046-1054
The effect of nasal tramazoline with dexamethasone in obstructive sleep apnoea patients Koutsourelakis Ioannis, Minaritzoglou Aliki, Zakynthinos Georgios, Vagiakis Emmanouil, Zakynthinos Spyros Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1055-1063
Biomarker-enhanced triage in respiratory infections: a proof-of-concept feasibility trial Albrich Werner C., Rüegger Kristina, Dusemund Frank, Schuetz Philipp, Arici Birsen, Litke Alexander, Blum Claudine A., Bossart Rita, Regez Katharina, Schild Ursula, Guglielmetti Merih, Conca Antoinette, Schäfer Petra, Schubert Maria, de Geest Sabina, Reutlinger Barbara, Irani Sarosh, Bürgi Ulrich, Huber Andreas, Müller Beat Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1064-1075
Diagnosing pneumonia in patients with acute cough: clinical judgment compared to chest radiography van Vugt Saskia F., Verheij Theo J.M., de Jong Pim A., Butler Chris C., Hood Kerenza, Coenen Samuel, Goossens Herman, Little Paul, Broekhuizen Berna D.L. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1076-1082
High prevalence of occult left heart disease in scleroderma-pulmonary hypertension Fox Benjamin D., Shimony Avi, Langleben David, Hirsch Andrew, Rudski Lawrence, Schlesinger Robert, Eisenberg Mark J., Joyal Dominique, Hudson Marie, Boutet Kim, Serban Alexandrina, Masetto Ariel, Baron Murray Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1083-1091
Paediatrics in Vienna Midulla Fabio, Lombardi Enrico, Lødrup Carlsen Karin C., Regamey Nicolas, Grigg Jonathan, Ross Russell Robert I., Turner Steve W., Priftis Kostas, Eber Ernst Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1092-1104
Pulmonary manifestations of human herpesvirus-8 during HIV infection Borie Raphael, Cadranel Jacques, Guihot Amélie, Marcelin Anne Geneviève, Galicier Lionel, Couderc Louis-Jean Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1105-1118
Current status of and future strategies for multimodality treatment of unresectable stage III nonsmall cell lung cancer Huber Rudolf M., Reck Martin, Thomas Michael Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1119-1133
Case series reporting the effectiveness of mycophenolate mofetil in treatment-resistant asthma Grainge Christopher, Jayasekera Nivenka, Dennison Patrick, Rupani Hitasha, Kurukulaaratchy Ramesh, Howarth Peter Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1134-1137
Occupational asthma from sensitisation to 4,4-methylene-bismorpholine in clean metalworking fluid Walters Gareth I., Moore Vicky C., Robertson Alastair S., McGrath Emmet E., Parkes Edward, Burge P. Sherwood Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1137-1139
Arterial stiffness by pulse wave velocity in COPD: reliability and reproducibility Vivodtzev Isabelle, Minet Clémence, Tamisier Renaud, Arbib François, Borel Jean-Christian, Baguet Jean-Philippe, Lévy Patrick, Pépin Jean-Louis Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1140-1142
No TWEAK for COPD Lazaar A.L., Miller B.E., Francombe G., Duvoix A., Natanek S.A., Polkey M.I. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1142-1144
Genome-wide genetic ancestry measurements to predict lung function in European populations Bérubé Jean-Christophe, Lamontagne Maxime, Couture Christian, Nickle David, Timens Wim, Postma Dirkje S., Sin Don D., Paré Peter D., Laviolette Michel, Bossé Yohan Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1144-1147
Amikacin treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis: how much monitoring is required? Melchionda Veronica, Wyatt Harry, Capocci Santino, Garcia Medina Raul, Solamalai Angelita, Katiri Sotira, Hopkins Susan, Cropley Ian, Lipman Marc Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1148-1150
An integrated model involving sleep units and primary care for the diagnosis of sleep apnoea Chamorro N., Sellarés J., Millán G., Cano E., Soler N., Embid C., Montserrat J.M. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1151-1154
Trying to find a cure for cystic fibrosis: CFTR biomarkers as outcomes Lebecque Patrick Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1155
Trying to find a cure for cystic fibrosis: CFTR biomarkers as outcomes De Boeck Kris Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1156-1157
Allergic burden and the risk of venous thromboembolism Potaczek Daniel P., Undas Anetta Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1157-1158
Allergic burden and the risk of venous thromboembolism Majoor Christof J., Bel Elisabeth H.D. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1158-1159
Is the sensitivity of primary ciliary dyskinesia detection by ciliary function analysis 100%? Boon Mieke, Jorissen Mark, Jaspers Martine, Cuppens Harry, De Boeck Kris Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1159-1161
Is the sensitivity of primary ciliary dyskinesia detection by ciliary function analysis 100%? Pifferi Massimo, Bush Andrew, Montemurro Francesca, Pioggia Giovanni, Piras Martina, Tartarisco Gennaro, Di Cicco Maria, Chinellato Iolanda, Cangiotti Angela M., Boner Attilio L. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1161
“Rapid diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia: cell culture, soft computing analysis.” Massimo Pifferi Andrew Bush Francesca Montemurro Giovanni Pioggia Martina Piras Gennaro Tartarisco Maria Di Cicco Iolanda Chinellato Angela M. Cangiotti, Attilio L. Boner. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 960–965. Author Correction Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1162
“Lung function race, ethnicity: a conundrum.” Philip H. Quanjer. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 1249–1251. Author Correction Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1162