Editorial:

R. C. J. Langen and A. M. W. J. Schols

Inflammation: friend or foe of muscle remodelling in COPD?
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 605-607. [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. M. Montuenga and R. Pio

Tumour-associated macrophages in nonsmall cell lung cancer: the role of interleukin-10
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 608-610. [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Y. Seow

Videomicrometry of lung slices: a glimpse of the dynamic airway–parenchyma interaction in emphysematous lungs
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 611-612. [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. F. Tapson and M. V. Huisman

Home at last? Early discharge for acute pulmonary embolism
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 613-615. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Perspective:

R. P. Young, R. Hopkins, and T. E. Eaton

Forced expiratory volume in one second: not just a lung function test but a marker of premature death from all causes
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 616-622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Rapid publication:

G. B. Migliori, G. Besozzi, E. Girardi, K. Kliiman, C. Lange, O. S. Toungoussova, G. Ferrara, D. M. Cirillo, A. Gori, A. Matteelli, A. Spanevello, L. R. Codecasa, M. C. Raviglione SMIRA/TBNET Study Group

Clinical and operational value of the extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis definition
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 623-626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to bedside: lung cancer:

E. Zeni, L. Mazzetti, D. Miotto, N. Lo Cascio, P. Maestrelli, P. Querzoli, M. Pedriali, E. De Rosa, L. M. Fabbri, C. E. Mapp, and P. Boschetto

Macrophage expression of interleukin-10 is a prognostic factor in nonsmall cell lung cancer
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 627-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory cell biology:

H. Xu, T. J. Ferro, and S. Chu

Cigarette smoke condensate inhibits ENaC -subunit expression in lung epithelial cells
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 633-642. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. P. Gawaziuk, X. Ma, F. Sheikh, Z-Q. Cheng, P. A. Cattini, and N. L. Stephens

Transforming growth factor-ß as a differentiating factor for cultured smooth muscle cells
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 643-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Airway remodelling and inflammation:

I. S. T. Bos, R. Gosens, A. B. Zuidhof, D. Schaafsma, A. J. Halayko, H. Meurs, and J. Zaagsma

Inhibition of allergen-induced airway remodelling by tiotropium and budesonide: a comparison
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 653-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. K. Mehta, S. N. Gaur, N. Arora, and B. P. Singh

Effect of choline chloride in allergen-induced mouse model of airway inflammation
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 662-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Wheezing and asthma:

C. Vogelberg, T. Hirsch, K. Radon, H. Dressel, D. Windstetter, G. Weinmayr, S. K. Weiland, E. von Mutius, D. Nowak, and W. Leupold

Leisure time activity and new onset of wheezing during adolescence
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 672-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Ozone and genetics:

C. Chen, M. Arjomandi, I. B. Tager, N. Holland, and J. R. Balmes

Effects of antioxidant enzyme polymorphisms on ozone-induced lung function changes
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 677-683. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplementary tables]  

Original Articles: COPD and genetics:

J. C. W. Mak, S. P. Ho, W. C. Yu, K. L. Choo, C. M. Chu, W. W. Yew, W. K. Lam, M. Chan-Yeung on behalf of the Hong Kong Thoracic Society Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Study Group

Polymorphisms and functional activity in superoxide dismutase and catalase genes in smokers with COPD
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 684-690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Emphysema models:

M. A. Khan, S. Kianpour, M. R. Stämpfli, and L. J. Janssen

Kinetics of in vitro bronchoconstriction in an elastolytic mouse model of emphysema
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 691-700. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory muscles:

C. Casadevall, C. Coronell, A. L. Ramírez-Sarmiento, J. Martínez-Llorens, E. Barreiro, M. Orozco-Levi, J. Gea on behalf of the ENIGMA in COPD group

Upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the intercostal muscles of COPD patients
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 701-707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary embolism:

C. W. H. Davies, J. Wimperis, E. S. Green, K. Pendry, J. Killen, I. Mehdi, C. Tiplady, P. Kesteven, P. Rose, and W. Oldfield

Early discharge of patients with pulmonary embolism: a two-phase observational study
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 708-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension:

A. F. Shorr, J. L. Wainright, C. S. Cors, C. J. Lettieri, and S. D. Nathan

Pulmonary hypertension in patients with pulmonary fibrosis awaiting lung transplant
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 715-721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Tuberculosis:

J-P. Janssens, P. Roux-Lombard, T. Perneger, M. Metzger, R. Vivien, and T. Rochat

Quantitative scoring of an interferon- assay for differentiating active from latent tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 722-728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. W. Rennie, G. H. Bothamley, D. Engova, and I. P. Bates

Patient choice promotes adherence in preventive treatment for latent tuberculosis
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 728-735. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Innate immune response to mycobacteria:

Y. J. Ryu, E. J. Kim, S-H. Lee, S. Y. Kim, G. Y. Suh, M. P. Chung, H. Kim, O. J. Kwon, and W-J. Koh

Impaired expression of Toll-like receptor 2 in nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 736-742. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep-disordered breathing:

J. Piérola, A. Barceló, M. de la Peña, F. Barbé, J. B. Soriano, A. Sánchez Armengol, C. Martínez, and A. Agustí

ß₃-Adrenergic receptor Trp64Arg polymorphism and increased body mass index in sleep apnoea
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 743-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Oliven, N. Tov, L. Geitini, U. Steinfeld, R. Oliven, A. R. Schwartz, and M. Odeh

Effect of genioglossus contraction on pharyngeal lumen and airflow in sleep apnoea patients
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 748-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Malignant pleural effusion:

A. Tremblay, C. Mason, and G. Michaud

Use of tunnelled catheters for malignant pleural effusions in patients fit for pleurodesis
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 759-762. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Short report:

L. J. van der Giessen, R. Gosselink, W. C. J. Hop, and H. A. W. M. Tiddens

Recombinant human DNase nebulisation in children with cystic fibrosis: before bedtime or after waking up?
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 763-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Review:

B. Balbi, P. Pignatti, M. Corradi, P. Baiardi, L. Bianchi, G. Brunetti, A. Radaeli, G. Moscato, A. Mutti, A. Spanevello, and M. Malerba

Bronchoalveolar lavage, sputum and exhaled clinically relevant inflammatory markers: values in healthy adults
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 769-781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Bulpa, A. Dive, and Y. Sibille

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 782-800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case Study:

E. Belcher, M. H. Lawson, A. G. Nicholson, A. Davison, and P. Goldstraw

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation presenting as in-flight systemic air embolisation
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 801-804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

L. K. A. Lundblad, C. G. Irvin, Z. Hantos, P. Sly, W. Mitzner, and J. H. T. Bates

Penh is not a measure of airway resistance!
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 805. [Full Text] [PDF]  

F. Cetta, A. Dhamo, G. Schiraldi, and M. Camatini

Particulate matter, science and European Union policy
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 805-806. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Liu, D. H. Conrad, S. Chow, V. H. Tran, D. H. Yates, and P. S. Thomas

Collection devices influence the constituents of exhaled breath condensate
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 807-808. [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. C. von Hertzen, P. T. Pekkarinen, T. Laatikainen, M. J. Mäkelä, T. Haahtela for the Karelian Allergy Study Group

Herpes simplex virus and atopy in Finnish and Russian Karelian children
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 809-810. [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. Chappell, L. Daly, K. Morgan, T. G. Baranes, J. Roca, R. Rabinovich, A. Millar, S. C. Donnelly, V. Keatings, W. MacNee, J. Stolk, P. S. Hiemstra, M. Miniati, S. Monti, C. M. O'Connor, and N. Kalsheker

Variation in the tumour necrosis factor gene is not associated with susceptibility to COPD
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 810-812. [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Singh

Beyond the "ABC approach"
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 812. [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Vanhems, S. Pires-Cronenberger, and C. Lasset

Sporadic and epidemic community legionellosis: two faces of the same illness
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 813. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. K. Stoller and K. McCarthy

Benefits of a modified spirometry technique
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 813-814. [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Brusasco and G. Viegi

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 814-815. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Miravitlles, B. Celli, and A. Anzueto

Antibiotics for chronic bronchitis: a meta-analysis that speaks only four languages
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 815. [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. I. Siempos, G. Dimopoulos, and M. E. Falagas

From the authors
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 815-816. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Author Correction:

"REDUCED MITOCHONDRIAL DENSITY IN THE VASTUS LATERALIS MUSCLE OF PATIENTS WITH COPD". H.R. GOSKER, M.K.C. HESSELINK, H. DUIMEL, K.A. WARD AND A.M.W.J. SCHOLS. EUR RESPIR J 2007; 30: 73–79.
Eur Respir J 2007 30: 817. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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