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 2015; 45: E49
The ambition of the European Respiratory Journal: chapter 3 Humbert Marc, Dinh-Xuan Anh Tuan, Reeves Elin L., Broadhead Matthew G., Bullen Neil J. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 1-6
Clean air in Europe: beyond the horizon? Brunekreef Bert, Künzli Nino, Pekkanen Juha, Annesi-Maesano Isabella, Forsberg Bertil, Sigsgaard Torben, Keuken Menno, Forastiere Francesco, Barry Maeve, Querol Xavier, Harrison Roy M. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 7-10
ESCAPEing from bad-quality air: a cleaner air, from Europe to elsewhere Soriano Joan B., Powell Pippa, Sealy Steve Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 11-13
Does COPD stand for “COmorbidity with Pulmonary Disease”? Vanfleteren Lowie E.G.W. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 14-17
Developmental control of CFTR: from bioinformatics to novel therapeutic approaches Greene Catherine M., Hartl Dominik Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 18-20
Detecting lung infections in breathprints: empty promise or next generation diagnosis of infections Haick Hossam, Cohen-Kaminsky Sylvia Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 21-24
Linezolid to treat MDR-/XDR-tuberculosis: available evidence and future scenarios Sotgiu Giovanni, Pontali Emanuele, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 25-29
NO kidding: exhaled nitric oxide fraction in preschool children Pijnenburg Mariëlle W., Merkus Peter J. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 30-32
More on the right ventricle in pulmonary hypertension Naeije Robert, Ghio Stefano Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 33-35
From the Museum: the Art of Thinking. Part Eleven: Composition Kotsimbos Tom Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 36-37
Adult lung function and long-term air pollution exposure. ESCAPE: a multicentre cohort study and meta-analysis Adam Martin, Schikowski Tamara, Carsin Anne Elie, Cai Yutong, Jacquemin Benedicte, Sanchez Margaux, Vierkötter Andrea, Marcon Alessandro, Keidel Dirk, Sugiri Dorothee, Al Kanani Zaina, Nadif Rachel, Siroux Valérie, Hardy Rebecca, Kuh Diana, Rochat Thierry, Bridevaux Pierre-Olivier, Eeftens Marloes, Tsai Ming-Yi, Villani Simona, Phuleria Harish Chandra, Birk Matthias, Cyrys Josef, Cirach Marta, de Nazelle Audrey, Nieuwenhuijsen Mark J., Forsberg Bertil, de Hoogh Kees, Declerq Christophe, Bono Roberto, Piccioni Pavilio, Quass Ulrich, Heinrich Joachim, Jarvis Deborah, Pin Isabelle, Beelen Rob, Hoek Gerard, Brunekreef Bert, Schindler Christian, Sunyer Jordi, Krämer Ursula, Kauffmann Francine, Hansell Anna L., Künzli Nino, Probst-Hensch Nicole Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 38-50
Quantifying comorbidity in individuals with COPD: a population study Gershon Andrea S., Mecredy Graham C., Guan Jun, Victor J. Charles, Goldstein Roger, To Teresa Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 51-59
Dissecting the genetics of chronic mucus hypersecretion in smokers with and without COPD Dijkstra Akkelies E., Boezen H. Marike, van den Berge Maarten, Vonk Judith M., Hiemstra Pieter S., Barr R. Graham, Burkart Kirsten M., Manichaikul Ani, Pottinger Tess D., Silverman Edward K., Cho Michael H., Crapo James D., Beaty Terri H., Bakke Per, Gulsvik Amund, Lomas David A., Bossé Yohan, Nickle David C., Paré Peter D., de Koning Harry J., Lammers Jan-Willem, Zanen Pieter, Smolonska Joanna, Wijmenga Ciska, Brandsma Corry-Anke, Groen Harry J.M., Postma Dirkje S., the LifeLines Cohort Study group Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 60-75
C-reactive protein level and microbial aetiology in patients hospitalised with acute exacerbation of COPD Clark Tristan W., Medina Marie-Jo, Batham Sally, Curran Martin D., Parmar Surendra, Nicholson Karl G. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 76-86
Phenotype of asthmatics with increased airway S-nitrosoglutathione reductase activity Marozkina Nadzeya V., Wang Xin-Qun, Stsiapura Vitali, Fitzpatrick Anne, Carraro Silvia, Hawkins Gregory A., Bleecker Eugene, Meyers Deborah, Jarjour Nizar, Fain Sean B., Wenzel Sally, Busse William, Castro Mario, Panettieri Reynold A., Moore Wendy, Lewis Stephen J., Palmer Lisa A., Altes Talissa, de Lange Eduard E., Erzurum Serpil, Teague W. Gerald, Gaston Benjamin Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 87-97
Exhaled nitric oxide during infancy as a risk factor for asthma and airway hyperreactivity Chang Daniel, Yao Weiguo, Tiller Christina J., Kisling Jeffrey, Slaven James E., Yu Zhangsheng, Kaplan Mark H., Tepper Robert S. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 98-106
Forced expiratory flows’ contribution to lung function interpretation in schoolchildren Boutin Bernard, Koskas Marc, Guillo Houda, Maingot Lucia, La Rocca Marie-Claude, Boulé Michèle, Just Jocelyne, Momas Isabelle, Corinne Alberti, Beydon Nicole Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 107-115
Transcription factors and miRNAs that regulate fetal to adult CFTR expression change are new targets for cystic fibrosis Viart Victoria, Bergougnoux Anne, Bonini Jennifer, Varilh Jessica, Chiron Raphaël, Tabary Olivier, Molinari Nicolas, Claustres Mireille, Taulan-Cadars Magali Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 116-128
Effect of upper-airway stimulation for obstructive sleep apnoea on airway dimensions Safiruddin Faiza, Vanderveken Olivier M., de Vries Nico, Maurer Joachim T., Lee Kent, Ni Quan, Strohl Kingman P. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 129-138
Prognostic value of right ventricular ejection fraction in pulmonary arterial hypertension Courand Pierre-Yves, Pina Jomir Géraldine, Khouatra Chahéra, Scheiber Christian, Turquier Ségolène, Glérant Jean-Charles, Mastroianni Bénédicte, Gentil Béatrice, Blanchet-Legens Anne-Sophie, Dib Alfred, Derumeaux Geneviève, Humbert Marc, Mornex Jean-François, Cordier Jean-François, Cottin Vincent Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 139-149
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis around the world: what progress has been made? Falzon Dennis, Mirzayev Fuad, Wares Fraser, Baena Inés Garcia, Zignol Matteo, Linh Nguyen, Weyer Karin, Jaramillo Ernesto, Floyd Katherine, Raviglione Mario Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 150-160
Efficacy, safety and tolerability of linezolid for the treatment of XDR-TB: a study in China Tang Shenjie, Yao Lan, Hao Xiaohui, Zhang Xia, Liu Gang, Liu Xin, Wu Meiying, Zen Linhai, Sun Hua, Liu Yidian, Gu Jin, Lin Feishen, Wang Xiafang, Zhang Zhanjun Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 161-170
Severity and outcome of cystic lung disease in women with tuberous sclerosis complex Taveira-DaSilva Angelo M., Jones Amanda M., Julien-Williams Patricia, Yao Jianhua, Stylianou Mario, Moss Joel Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 171-180
Breathprints of model murine bacterial lung infections are linked with immune response Bean Heather D., Jiménez-Díaz Jaime, Zhu Jiangjiang, Hill Jane E. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 181-190
Impacts of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma activation on cigarette smoke-induced exacerbated response to bacteria Morissette Mathieu C., Shen Pamela, Thayaparan Danya, Stämpfli Martin R. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 191-200
Predicting anticoagulant-related bleeding in patients with venous thromboembolism: a clinically oriented review Klok Frederikus A., Kooiman Judith, Huisman Menno V., Konstantinides Stavros, Lankeit Mareike Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 201-210
The lung cancer patient, the pneumologist and palliative care: a developing alliance Blum Torsten, Schönfeld Nicolas Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 211-226
The physiological basis of pulmonary gas exchange: implications for clinical interpretation of arterial blood gases Wagner Peter D. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 227-243
Early-life risk factors for chronic nonrespiratory diseases Chacko Archana, Carpenter David O., Callaway Leonie, Sly Peter D. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 244-259
Real-life use of long-acting antimuscarinic agents following their approval for COPD treatment Roche Nicolas, Jebrak Gilles, Caillaud Denis, Deslée Gaetan, Brinchault Graziella, Chanez Pascal, Court-Fortune Isabelle, Escamilla Roger, Nesme-Meyer Pascale, Pinet Christophe, Carré Philippe, Paillasseur Jean-Louis, Perez Thierry, Burgel Pierre-Régis Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 260-262
Volumetric and scintigraphic changes following endoscopic lung volume reduction Pizarro Carmen, Ahmadzadehfar Hojjat, Essler Markus, Fimmers Rolf, Nickenig Georg, Skowasch Dirk Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 262-265
Outcome of work-related asthma exacerbations in Quebec and Ontario Lemière Catherine, To Teresa, de Olim Carlo, Ribeiro Marcos, Liss Gary, Lougheed M. Diane, Hoy Ryan, Forget Amélie, Blais Lucie, Zhu Jingqin, Tarlo Susan M. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 266-268
Sarcoidosis and subsequent cancer risk: a Danish nationwide cohort study Søgaard Kirstine Kobberøe, Sværke Claus, Thomsen Reimar Wernich, Nørgaard Mette Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 269-272
An integrated MDR-TB management programme results in favourable outcomes in northern Taiwan Yu Ming-Chih, Chen Huang-Yao, Chien Shen-Hsuan, Jou Ruwen Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 272-275
Enhanced tuberculosis outbreak investigation using whole genome sequencing and IGRA Smit Pieter W., Vasankari Tuula, Aaltonen Hanna, Haanperä Marjo, Casali Nicola, Marttila Harri, Marttila Jane, Ojanen Päivi, Ruohola Aino, Ruutu Petri, Drobniewski Francis, Lyytikäinen Outi, Soini Hanna Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 276-279
False-negative interferon gamma release assay results in active tuberculosis: a TBNET study de Visser Veerle, Sotgiu Giovanni, Lange Christoph, Aabye Martine G., Bakker Marleen, Bartalesi Filippo, Brat Kristian, Chee Cynthia B.E., Dheda Keertan, Dominguez Jose, Eyuboglu Fusun, Ghanem Maha, Goletti Delia, Dilektasli Asli Gorek, Guglielmetti Lorenzo, Koh Won-Jung, Latorre Irene, Losi Monica, Polanova Monica, Ravn Pernille, Ringshausen Felix C., Rumetshofer Rudolf, de Souza-Galvão Maria Luiza, Thijsen Steven, Bothamley Graham, Bossink Aik Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 279-283
Breathlessness, physical activity and sustainability of healthcare Aitsi-Selmi Amina, Hopkinson Nicholas S. Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 284-285
Low minimal inhibitory concentrations of linezolid against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains Weiss Timo, Schönfeld Nicolas, Otto-Knapp Ralf, Bös Lena, Bettermann Gudrun, Mauch Harald, Bauer Torsten Thomas, Rüssmann Holger Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 285-287
Low minimal inhibitory concentrations of linezolid against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis strains Sotgiu Giovanni, Centis Rosella, D'Ambrosio Lia, Castiglia Paolo, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 287-289
Key role of tuberculosis services funding mechanisms in tuberculosis control and elimination Davtyan Karapet, Hayrapetyan Armen, Dara Masoud, Gillini Laura, Davtyan Hayk, Centis Rosella, D’Ambrosio Lia, Sotgiu Giovanni, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 289-291
Managing an extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak: the public health face of the medal Codecasa Luigi R., Ciconali Giorgio, Mazzola Ester, Ferrarese Maurizio, Cirillo Daniela, Borroni Emanuele, Gesu Giovanni P., Zellweger Jean-Pierre, Centis Rosella, Faccini Marino Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 292-294
ERS/WHO Tuberculosis Consilium assistance in extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis Khurana Alkesh Kumar, Aggarwal Deepak Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 294-295