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.

August

ERJ Podcast Eur Respir J 2015; 46: E56
A tale of two global emergencies: tuberculosis control efforts can learn from the Ebola outbreak Nathavitharana Ruvandhi R., Friedland Jon S. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 293-296
Navigating the uncharted waters of combination therapy in pulmonary arterial hypertension: COMPASS or dead-reckoning Vachiery Jean-Luc, Rubin Lewis J. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 297-298
Pulmonary arterial hypertension or left heart disease with pulmonary hypertension? Toward noninvasive clarity, but time for a new paradigm Frantz Robert P. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 299-302
Inflammation in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: accomplice or bystander in altered angiogenesis? Hassoun Paul M. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 303-306
The role of eHealth and mHealth in tuberculosis and tobacco control: a WHO/ERS consultation Falzon Dennis, Raviglione Mario, Bel Elisabeth H., Gratziou Christina, Bettcher Douglas, Migliori Giovanni Battista Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 307-311
Telomeres revisited: RTEL1 variants in pulmonary fibrosis Kropski Jonathan A., Loyd James E. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 312-314
Delineating the hierarchy of lung progenitor cells and their response to influenza McQualter Jonathan L., Laurent Geoffrey J. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 315-317
ERJ Open Research: FAQs Simonds Anita K., Reeves Elin L. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 318-320
ERS task force statement: diagnosis and treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax Tschopp Jean-Marie, Bintcliffe Oliver, Astoul Philippe, Canalis Emilio, Driesen Peter, Janssen Julius, Krasnik Marc, Maskell Nicholas, Van Schil Paul, Tonia Thomy, Waller David A., Marquette Charles-Hugo, Cardillo Giuseppe Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 321-335
Antagonistic implications of sarcopenia and abdominal obesity on physical performance in COPD van de Bool Coby, Rutten Erica P.A., Franssen Frits M.E., Wouters Emiel F.M., Schols Annemie M.W.J. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 336-345
Sildenafil in a cigarette smoke-induced model of COPD in the guinea-pig Domínguez-Fandos David, Valdés César, Ferrer Elisabet, Puig-Pey Raquel, Blanco Isabel, Tura-Ceide Olga, Paul Tanja, Peinado Víctor I., Barberà Joan A. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 346-354
Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level, smoking and lung function in adults: the HUNT Study Larose Tricia L., Brumpton Ben M., Langhammer Arnulf, Camargo Carlos A., Chen Yue, Romundstad Pål, Mai Xiao-Mei Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 355-363
A systematic review of socioeconomic position in relation to asthma and allergic diseases Uphoff Eleonora, Cabieses Báltica, Pinart Mariona, Valdés Macarena, Antó Josep Maria, Wright John Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 364-374
A quality-of-life measure for adults with primary ciliary dyskinesia: QOL–PCD Lucas Jane S., Behan Laura, Dunn Galvin Audrey, Alpern Adrianne, Morris Anjana M., Carroll Mary P., Knowles Michael R., Leigh Margaret W., Quittner Alexandra L. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 375-383
Matrix metalloproteinase activation by free neutrophil elastase contributes to bronchiectasis progression in early cystic fibrosis Garratt Luke W., Sutanto Erika N., Ling Kak-Ming, Looi Kevin, Iosifidis Thomas, Martinovich Kelly M., Shaw Nicole C., Kicic-Starcevich Elizabeth, Knight Darryl A., Ranganathan Sarath, Stick Stephen M., Kicic Anthony Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 384-394
CXCR4+ granulocytes reflect fungal cystic fibrosis lung disease Carevic Melanie, Singh Anurag, Rieber Nikolaus, Eickmeier Olaf, Griese Matthias, Hector Andreas, Hartl Dominik Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 395-404
Bosentan added to sildenafil therapy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension McLaughlin Vallerie, Channick Richard N., Ghofrani Hossein-Ardeschir, Lemarié Jean-Christophe, Naeije Robert, Packer Milton, Souza Rogério, Tapson Victor F., Tolson Jonathan, Al Hiti Hikmet, Meyer Gisela, Hoeper Marius M. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 405-413
Combining bosentan and sildenafil in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients failing monotherapy: real-world insights Dardi Fabio, Manes Alessandra, Palazzini Massimiliano, Bachetti Cristina, Mazzanti Gaia, Rinaldi Andrea, Albini Alessandra, Gotti Enrico, Monti Enrico, Bacchi Reggiani Maria Letizia, Galiè Nazzareno Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 414-421
Noninvasive identification of left-sided heart failure in a population suspected of pulmonary arterial hypertension Jacobs Wouter, Konings Thelma C., Heymans Martijn W., Boonstra Anco, Bogaard Harm Jan, van Rossum Albert C., Vonk Noordegraaf Anton Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 422-430
Contribution of inflammation and impaired angiogenesis to the pathobiology of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension Quarck Rozenn, Wynants Marijke, Verbeken Erik, Meyns Bart, Delcroix Marion Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 431-443
Evaluation of macrolides for possible use against multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis van der Paardt Anne-Fleur, Wilffert Bob, Akkerman Onno W., de Lange Wiel C.M., van Soolingen Dick, Sinha Bhanu, van der Werf Tjip S., Kosterink Jos G.W., Alffenaar Jan-Willem C. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 444-455
Pleural irrigation trial (PIT): a randomised controlled trial of pleural irrigation with normal saline versus standard care in patients with pleural infection Hooper Clare E., Edey Anthony J., Wallis Anthony, Clive Amelia O., Morley Anna, White Paul, Medford Andrew R.L., Harvey John E., Darby Mike, Zahan-Evans Natalie, Maskell Nick A. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 456-463
Myeloid-related protein-14 deficiency promotes inflammation in staphylococcal pneumonia Achouiti Ahmed, Vogl Thomas, Van der Meer Anne J., Stroo Ingrid, Florquin Sandrine, de Boer Onno J., Roth Johannes, Zeerleder Sacha, van ’t Veer Cornelis, de Vos Alex F., van der Poll Tom Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 464-473
Heterozygous RTEL1 mutations are associated with familial pulmonary fibrosis Kannengiesser Caroline, Borie Raphael, Ménard Christelle, Réocreux Marion, Nitschké Patrick, Gazal Steven, Mal Hervé, Taillé Camille, Cadranel Jacques, Nunes Hilario, Valeyre Dominique, Cordier Jean François, Callebaut Isabelle, Boileau Catherine, Cottin Vincent, Grandchamp Bernard, Revy Patrick, Crestani Bruno Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 474-485
alpha-v-beta-6 integrin may be a potential prognostic biomarker in interstitial lung disease Saini Gauri, Porte Joanne, Weinreb Paul H., Violette Shelia M., Wallace William A., McKeever Tricia M., Jenkins Gisli Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 486-494
Mortality among patients with pleural effusion undergoing thoracentesis DeBiasi Erin M., Pisani Margaret A., Murphy Terrence E., Araujo Katy, Kookoolis Anna, Argento A. Christine, Puchalski Jonathan Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 495-502
Haemoptysis in adults: a 5-year study using the French nationwide hospital administrative database Abdulmalak Caroline, Cottenet Jonathan, Beltramo Guillaume, Georges Marjolaine, Camus Philippe, Bonniaud Philippe, Quantin Catherine Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 503-511
Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: shifting the paradigm Ryerson Christopher J., Cottin Vincent, Brown Kevin K., Collard Harold R. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 512-520
Staging of lung cancer: the role of noninvasive, minimally invasive and invasive techniques Stamatis Georgios Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 521-531
The impact of obstructive sleep apnoea on the aorta Gaisl Thomas, Bratton Daniel J., Kohler Malcolm Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 532-544
Objectively identified comorbidities in COPD: impact on pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes Mesquita Rafael, Vanfleteren Lowie E.G.W., Franssen Frits M.E., Sarv Janeli, Taib Ziad, Groenen Miriam T.J., Gaffron Swetlana, Bruijnzeel Piet L.B., Pitta Fabio, Wouters Emiel F.M., Spruit Martijn A. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 545-548
Safety and efficacy of auto-titrating noninvasive ventilation in COPD and obstructive sleep apnoea overlap syndrome Murphy Patrick B., Arbane Gill, Ramsay Michelle, Suh Eui-Sik, Mandal Swapna, Jayaram Deepak, Leaver Susannah, Polkey Michael I., Hart Nick Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 548-551
Sputum induction with inhaled mannitol in children Vizmanos-Lamotte Gerardo, Canturri Gispert Elisa, Núñez Eroles Víctor, Martínez Abelló Mireia, Martínez Benazet Joan, Moreno-Galdó Antonio Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 552-554
Successful treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated bronchiectasis with immunosuppressive therapy Lhote Raphael, Theodore Christine, Issoufaly Tasnime, Francois Dominique, Kahn Jean-Emmanuel, Guillevin Loïc, Rivaud Elisabeth, Bron Camille, Vasse Marc, Couderc Louis-Jean, Tcherakian Colas Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 554-557
Antibiotic therapy affects functional behaviour in cystic fibrosis blood mononuclear cells Guerra Lorenzo, Favia Maria, Castellani Stefano, Barbuti Giovanna, Montemurro Pasqualina, Diana Anna, Santostasi Teresa, Polizzi Angela M., Mariggiò Maria A., Reshkin Stephan J., Manca Antonio, Casavola Valeria, Conese Massimo Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 558-561
The problem of early mortality in pneumococcal pneumonia: a study of risk factors Burgos Joaquín, Luján Manel, Larrosa M. Nieves, Pedro-Botet M. Luisa, Fontanals Dionisia, Quesada M. Dolores, Lung Mayli, Bermudo Guadalupe, Almirante Benito, Falcó Vicenç Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 561-564
Risk factors for the misdiagnosis of tuberculosis in the UK, 2001–2011 Pedrazzoli Debora, Abubakar Ibrahim, Potts Helena, Hunter Paul R., Kruijshaar Michelle E., Kon Onn Min, Southern Jo Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 564-567
Fluoroquinolone use delays tuberculosis treatment despite immediate mycobacteriology study Wang Jann-Yuan, Lee Chih-Hsin, Yu Ming-Chi, Lee Ming-Chia, Lee Li-Na, Wang Jann-Tay Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 567-570
Antipyretic effect of dexamethasone in community-acquired pneumonia Vestjens Stefan M.T., Spoorenberg Simone M.C., Rijkers Ger T., Grutters Jan C., van de Garde Ewoudt M.W., Meijvis Sabine C.A., Bos Willem Jan W. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 570-573
Defining low-dose corticosteroid: the pendulum still oscillates Mohapatra Prasanta Raghab, Pradhan Gourahari, Behera Priyadarshini, Bhuniya Sourin, Panigrahi Manoj Kumar, Aggarwal Deepak Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 574
Defining low-dose corticosteroid: the pendulum still oscillates Tagami Takashi, Matsui Hiroki, Yasunaga Hideo Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 574-576
Computed tomography in the diagnosis of bronchiectasis Amaral Ricardo Holderbaum Do, Schuler Nin Carlos, de Souza Vinicius Valerio, Marchiori Edson, Hochhegger Bruno Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 576-577
“Contact investigation for tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” Gregory J. Fox, Simone E. Barry, Warwick J. Britton and Guy B. Marks. Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 140–156. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 578