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 2014; 44: E48
Management of pulmonary embolism: recent evidence and the new European guidelines Konstantinides Stavros V., Torbicki Adam Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1385-1390
What to use INSTEAD of inhaled corticosteroids in COPD? Calverley Peter M.A. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1391-1393
A sum greater than its parts Leung Janice M., Man S.F. Paul Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1394-1396
Symptomatic, frail, elderly patients: the urgent need for comprehensive assessment and management Clini Enrico, Beghe Bianca, Fabbri Leonardo M. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1397-1400
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: do we need a new definition? de Perrot Marc, Mayer Eckhard Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1401-1403
Goal-oriented therapy in paediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension: are we ready? Beghetti Maurice Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1404-1407
Drug resistance and tuberculosis elimination in low-incidence countries Falzon Dennis, Zellweger Jean-Pierre, Migliori Giovanni Battista, Jaramillo Ernesto Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1408-1411
Ensuring rational introduction and responsible use of new TB tools: outcome of an ERS multisector consultation Migliori Giovanni Battista, Lienhardt Christian, Weyer Karin, van der Werf Marieke J., Blasi Francesco, Raviglione Mario C. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1412-1417
Diagnosis of primary ciliary dyskinesia: searching for a gold standard Lucas Jane S., Leigh Margaret W. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1418-1422
Abraham (“Abe”) Guz: a life devoted to breathing and breathlessness Chung Kian Fan, Partridge Martyn, Tetley Terry D. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1423-1425
From the Museum: the Art of Thinking. Part Ten: Behaviour Kotsimbos Tom Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1426-1427
An official European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society technical standard: field walking tests in chronic respiratory disease Holland Anne E., Spruit Martijn A., Troosters Thierry, Puhan Milo A., Pepin Véronique, Saey Didier, McCormack Meredith C., Carlin Brian W., Sciurba Frank C., Pitta Fabio, Wanger Jack, MacIntyre Neil, Kaminsky David A., Culver Bruce H., Revill Susan M., Hernandes Nidia A., Andrianopoulos Vasileios, Camillo Carlos Augusto, Mitchell Katy E., Lee Annemarie L., Hill Catherine J., Singh Sally J. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1428-1446
An official systematic review of the European Respiratory Society/American Thoracic Society: measurement properties of field walking tests in chronic respiratory disease Singh Sally J., Puhan Milo A., Andrianopoulos Vasileios, Hernandes Nidia A., Mitchell Katy E., Hill Catherine J., Lee Annemarie L., Camillo Carlos Augusto, Troosters Thierry, Spruit Martijn A., Carlin Brian W., Wanger Jack, Pepin Véronique, Saey Didier, Pitta Fabio, Kaminsky David A., McCormack Meredith C., MacIntyre Neil, Culver Bruce H., Sciurba Frank C., Revill Susan M., Delafosse Veronica, Holland Anne E. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1447-1478
An international ISHLT/ATS/ERS clinical practice guideline: diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome Meyer Keith C., Raghu Ganesh, Verleden Geert M., Corris Paul A., Aurora Paul, Wilson Kevin C., Brozek Jan, Glanville Allan R., the ISHLT/ATS/ERS BOS Task Force Committee Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1479-1503
Nutritional assessment and therapy in COPD: a European Respiratory Society statement Schols Annemie M., Ferreira Ivone M., Franssen Frits M., Gosker Harry R., Janssens Wim, Muscaritoli Maurizio, Pison Christophe, Rutten-van Mölken Maureen, Slinde Frode, Steiner Michael C., Tkacova Ruzena, Singh Sally J. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1504-1520
An official European Respiratory Society statement on physical activity in COPD Watz Henrik, Pitta Fabio, Rochester Carolyn L., Garcia-Aymerich Judith, ZuWallack Richard, Troosters Thierry, Vaes Anouk W., Puhan Milo A., Jehn Melissa, Polkey Michael I., Vogiatzis Ioannis, Clini Enrico M., Toth Michael, Gimeno-Santos Elena, Waschki Benjamin, Esteban Cristobal, Hayot Maurice, Casaburi Richard, Porszasz Janos, McAuley Edward, Singh Sally J., Langer Daniel, Wouters Emiel F.M., Magnussen Helgo, Spruit Martijn A. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1521-1537
A self-management programme for COPD: a randomised controlled trial Mitchell Katy E., Johnson-Warrington Vicki, Apps Lindsay D., Bankart John, Sewell Louise, Williams Johanna E., Rees Karen, Jolly Kate, Steiner Michael, Morgan Mike, Singh Sally J. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1538-1547
INSTEAD: a randomised switch trial of indacaterol versus salmeterol/fluticasone in moderate COPD Rossi Andrea, van der Molen Thys, Olmo Ricardo del, Papi Alberto, Wehbe Luis, Quinn Matthew, Lu Chengxing, Young David, Cameron Ray, Bucchioni Enrica, Altman Pablo Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1548-1556
Mortality risk prediction in COPD by a prognostic biomarker panel Stolz Daiana, Meyer Anja, Rakic Janko, Boeck Lucas, Scherr Andreas, Tamm Michael Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1557-1570
COPD detected with screening: impact on patient management and prognosis Bertens Loes C.M., Reitsma Johannes B., van Mourik Yvonne, Lammers Jan-Willem J., Moons Karel G.M., Hoes Arno W., Rutten Frans H. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1571-1578
Ciliary beat pattern and frequency in genetic variants of primary ciliary dyskinesia Raidt Johanna, Wallmeier Julia, Hjeij Rim, Onnebrink Jörg Große, Pennekamp Petra, Loges Niki T., Olbrich Heike, Häffner Karsten, Dougherty Gerard W., Omran Heymut, Werner Claudius Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1579-1588
Nasal nitric oxide screening for primary ciliary dyskinesia: systematic review and meta-analysis Collins Samuel A., Gove Kerry, Walker Woolf, Lucas Jane S.A. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1589-1599
The different clinical faces of obstructive sleep apnoea: a cluster analysis Ye Lichuan, Pien Grace W., Ratcliffe Sarah J., Björnsdottir Erla, Arnardottir Erna Sif, Pack Allan I., Benediktsdottir Bryndis, Gislason Thorarinn Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1600-1607
The chemokine CCL18 characterises Pseudomonas infections in cystic fibrosis lung disease Hector Andreas, Kröner Carolin, Carevic Melanie, Bakele Martina, Rieber Nikolaus, Riethmüller Joachim, Griese Matthias, Zissel Gernot, Hartl Dominik Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1608-1615
Identification of treatment goals in paediatric pulmonary arterial hypertension Ploegstra Mark-Jan, Douwes Johannes M., Roofthooft Marcus T.R., Zijlstra Willemijn M.H., Hillege Hans L., Berger Rolf M.F. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1616-1626
Pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients treated with interferon Savale Laurent, Sattler Caroline, Günther Sven, Montani David, Chaumais Marie-Camille, Perrin Swanny, Jaïs Xavier, Seferian Andrei, Jovan Roland, Bulifon Sophie, Parent Florence, Simonneau Gérald, Humbert Marc, Sitbon Olivier Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1627-1634
Outcome of pulmonary endarterectomy in symptomatic chronic thromboembolic disease Taboada Dolores, Pepke-Zaba Joanna, Jenkins David P., Berman Marius, Treacy Carmen M., Cannon John E., Toshner Mark, Dunning John J., Ng Choo, Tsui Steven S., Sheares Karen K. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1635-1645
Clinical manifestations of invasive pneumococcal disease by vaccine and non-vaccine types Browall Sarah, Backhaus Erik, Naucler Pontus, Galanis Ilias, Sjöström Karin, Karlsson Diana, Berg Stefan, Luthander Joachim, Eriksson Margareta, Spindler Carl, Ejdebäck Mikael, Trollfors Birger, Darenberg Jessica, Kalin Mats, Örtqvist Åke, Andersson Rune, Henriques-Normark Birgitta Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1646-1657
Diagnostic yield of specific inhalation challenge in hypersensitivity pneumonitis Muñoz Xavier, Sánchez-Ortiz Mónica, Torres Ferran, Villar Ana, Morell Ferran, Cruz María-Jesús Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1658-1665
Viral infections and asthma: an inflammatory interface? Oliver Brian G.G., Robinson Paul, Peters Mathew, Black Judy Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1666-1681
Early-life origins of chronic respiratory diseases: understanding and promoting healthy ageing Carraro Silvia, Scheltema Nienke, Bont Louis, Baraldi Eugenio Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1682-1696
Eosinophilic inflammation in COPD: prevalence and clinical characteristics Singh Dave, Kolsum Umme, Brightling Chris E., Locantore Nicholas, Agusti Alvar, Tal-Singer Ruth Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1697-1700
Measuring improvement in dyspnoea: should absolute or relative values be used? Johnson Miriam J., Bland J. Martin, Oxberry Stephen G., Abernethy Amy P., Currow David C. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1700-1703
Rare ?1-antitrypsin genotype in a grass seed worker Malling Tine H., Carlsen Line Sloth, Ferrarotti Ilaria, Omland Øyvind Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1703-1704
Exhaled nitric oxide and inhaled corticosteroid dose reduction in asthma: a cohort study Wilson Emma, McKeever Tricia, Hargadon Beverley, Hearson Glenn, Anderson John, Hodgson David, Bailey Helen, Meakin Garry, Thomas Mike, Pavord Ian D., Harrison Tim, Shaw Dominick Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1705-1707
Effect of whole body hypothermia on inflammation and surfactant function in asphyxiated neonates De Luca Daniele, Vázquez-Sánchez Sonia, Minucci Angelo, Echaide Mercedes, Piastra Marco, Conti Giorgio, Capoluongo Ettore D., Pérez-Gil Jesus Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1708-1710
High positive predictive value of Xpert in a low rifampicin resistance prevalence setting Trajman Anete, Durovni Betina, Saraceni Valeria, Cordeiro-Santos Marcelo, Cobelens Frank, van den Hof Susan Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1711-1713
Venous thromboembolism in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a population-based study Dalleywater William, Powell Helen A., Fogarty Andrew W., Hubbard Richard B., Navaratnam Vidya Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1714-1715
Surgery for secondary pneumothorax caused by Hermansky–Pudlak syndrome Kaseda Kaoru, Goto Taichiro, Emoto Katsura, Hayashi Yuichiro Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1715-1717
“Adrenomedullin refines mortality prediction by the BODE index in COPD: the “BODE-A” index.” Daiana Stolz, Kostantinos Kostikas, Francesco Blasi, Wim Boersma, Branislava Milenkovic, Alicia Lacoma, Renaud Louis, Joachim G. Aerts, Tobias Welte, Antoni Torres, Gernot G.U. Rohde, Lucas Boeck, Janko Rakic, Andreas Scherr, Sabine Hertel, Sven Giersdorf and Michael Tamm. Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 397–408. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: 1718