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Contents: Volume 112/Number 1/July, 1997 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

	ARTICLES

	REVIEWS

	COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

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EDITORIALS

A New Specialty: Well-Patient Medicine
A. Jay Block Chest Jul 1997: 1. [PDF]

Methotrexate Revisited
Michael F. Mullarkey Chest Jul 1997: 1–3. [PDF]

Asthma Therapy: What's New and Is It Necessarily Better?
John W. Georgitis Chest Jul 1997: 3–5. [PDF]

In Pursuit of Tuberculosis Control: Civil Liberty vs Public Health
Linda S. Efferen Chest Jul 1997: 5–6. [PDF]

T.G. Heaton, Tuberculosis, and Artificial Pneumothorax: Once Again, Back to the Future?
Gwyn R. Grant, Jeffrey A. Lederman, and Robert D. Brandstetter Chest Jul 1997: 7–8. [PDF]

Is Hospice Referral Ever Appropriate in COPD?
Henry Yeager, Jr. Chest Jul 1997: 8–9. [PDF]

Hypertension and Heart Failure: The Link Continues
Brooks S. Edwards and Sheldon G. Sheps Chest Jul 1997: 9–10. [PDF]

New CHEST Editorial Board Members
Chest Jul 1997: 11. [PDF]

ARTICLES

The Effect of Regular Salbutamol on Lung Function and Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness in Normal Subjects and Nonasthmatic Atopic Subjects With Allergic Rhinitis
David Boothman-Burrell, David Jones, G. Peter Herbison, and D. Robin Taylor Chest Jul 1997: 12–18. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of Age on Bronchodilator Response in Acute Severe Asthma Treatment
Gustavo Rodrigo and Carlos Rodrigo Chest Jul 1997: 19–23. [Abstract] [PDF]

Treatment of Acute Severe Asthma With Inhaled Albuterol Delivered via Jet Nebulizer, Metered Dose Inhaler With Spacer, or Dry Powder
Alejandro C. Raimondi, Juan Schottlender, Dora Lombardi, and Nestor A. Molfino Chest Jul 1997: 24–28. [Abstract] [PDF]

Low-Dose Methotrexate Spares Steroid Usage in Steroid-Dependent Asthmatic Patients: A Meta-analysis
Matthew G. Marin Chest Jul 1997: 29–33. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Comparison of Double-Strength Beclomethasone Dipropionate (84 µg) MDI With Beclomethasone Dipropionate (42 µg) MDI in the Treatment of Asthma
Robert A. Nathan, Keith B. Nolop, Francis M. Cuss, and Richard R. Lorber Chest Jul 1997: 34–39. [Abstract] [PDF]

Renal Dose Dopamine Does Not Alter the Response to β-Adrenergic Stimulation by Isoproterenol in Healthy Human Volunteers
Drew A. MacGregor, Richard C. Prielipp, C. Sean Black, Daniel J. Kennedy, Richard W. Browder, John F. Butterworth, IV, and Roger L. Royster Chest Jul 1997: 40–44. [Abstract] [PDF]

Bronchial Subepithelial Fibrosis Correlates With Airway Responsiveness to Methacholine
Louis-Philippe Boulet, Michel Laviolette, Hélène Turcotte, André Cartier, Mario Dugas, Jean-Luc Malo, and Michel Boutet Chest Jul 1997: 45–52. [Abstract] [PDF]

Methacholine Challenge Testing: Safety of Low Starting FEV₁
Richard J. Martin, Jack S. Wanger, Charles G. Irvin, Becki Bucher Bartelson, Reuben M. Cherniack Asthma Clinical Research Network (ACRN) Chest Jul 1997: 53–56. [Abstract] [PDF]

Short-term Incarceration for the Management of Noncompliance With Tuberculosis Treatment
William J. Burman, David L. Cohn, Cornelis A. Rietmeijer, Franklyn N. Judson, John A. Sbarbaro, and Randall R. Reves Chest Jul 1997: 57–62. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Directly Observed Therapy vs Self-administered Therapy for Treatment of Tuberculosis
William J. Burman, Craig B. Dalton, David L. Cohn, James R. G. Butler, and Randall R. Reves Chest Jul 1997: 63–70. [Abstract] [PDF]

Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography for Diagnosis of Traumatic Aortic Injury
Jean Pierre Goarin, Patrick Catoire, Yves Jacquens, Michel Saada, Bruno Riou, Francis Bonnet, and Pierre Coriat Chest Jul 1997: 71–80. [Abstract] [PDF]

Atherosclerotic Aortic Plaque Detected by Transesophageal Echocardiography: Its Significance and Limitation as a Marker for Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly
Yoshihisa Matsumura, Jun Takata, Toshikazu Yabe, Takashi Furuno, Taishiro Chikamori, and Yoshinori L Doi Chest Jul 1997: 81–86. [Abstract] [PDF]

Factors Associated With Variations in Pulmonary Function Among Elderly Japanese-American Men
Cecil M. Burchfiel, Paul L. Enright, Dan S. Sharp, Po-Huang Chyou, Beatriz L. Rodriguez, and J. David Curb Chest Jul 1997: 87–97. [Abstract] [PDF]

Evaluation of a New Treadmill Exercise Protocol
Günter Lehmann, Stefan Schmid, Richard Ammer, Albert Schömig, and Eckhard Alt Chest Jul 1997: 98–106. [Abstract] [PDF]

Measurements of PEEP-Induced Changes in Lung Volume: Evaluation of a Laser Monitor
Torsten Uhlig, Tsutomu Kondo, and Peter D. Sly Chest Jul 1997: 107–112. [Abstract] [PDF]

Maximal Expiratory Pressures in Spinal Cord Injury Using Two Mouthpieces
Keith Tully, Kama Koke, Eric Garshick, Steven L. Lieberman, Carlos G. Tun, and Robert Brown Chest Jul 1997: 113–116. [Abstract] [PDF]

Noninvasive Ventilatory Support After Lung Resectional Surgery
Rafael Aguiló, Bernat Togores, Salvador Pons, Mateu Rubí, Ferran Barbé, and Alvar G.N. Agustí Chest Jul 1997: 117–121. [Abstract] [PDF]

Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema
Robert Thurnheer, Jörg Muntwyler, Uz Stammberger, Konrad E. Bloch, Andreas Zollinger, Walter Weder, and Erich W. Russi Chest Jul 1997: 122–128. [Abstract] [PDF]

Foreign Body Aspiration Into the Lower Airway in Chinese Adults
Chung-Hua Chen, Chun-Liang Lai, Tsung-Tsung Tsai, Yu-Chin Lee, and Reury-Perng Perng Chest Jul 1997: 129–133. [Abstract] [PDF]

Implantation of Accuflex and Strecker Stents in Malignant Bronchial Stenoses by Flexible Bronchoscopy
Rainer W. Hauck, Rolf M. Lembeck, Hans P. Emslander, and Albert Schömig Chest Jul 1997: 134–144. [Abstract] [PDF]

Influence of Autonomic Neuropathy of Different Severities on the Hypercapnic Drive to Breathing in Diabetic Patients
Claudio Tantucci, Luciano Scionti, Paolo Bottini, Marco L. Dottorini, Efisio Puxeddu, Giovanni Casucci, and Carlo Augusto Sorbini Chest Jul 1997: 145–153. [Abstract] [PDF]

Hypoxic Ventilatory Response and Breathlessness Following Hypocapnic and Isocapnic Hyperventilation
Kazuo Chin, Motoharu Ohi, Hideo Kita, Naoki Otsuka, Yoshitaka Oku, Michiaki Mishima, and Kenshi Kuno Chest Jul 1997: 154–163. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Trial of Antioxidants N-acetylcysteine and Procysteine in ARDS
Gordon R. Bernard, Arthur P. Wheeler, Murray M. Arons, Peter E. Morris, Harold L. Paz, James A. Russell, Patrick E. Wright The Antioxidant in ARDS Study Group Chest Jul 1997: 164–172. [Abstract] [PDF]

A Rapid Qualitative Assay to Detect Circulating Endotoxin Can Predict the Development of Multiorgan Dysfunction
Marin H. Kollef and Paul R. Eisenberg Chest Jul 1997: 173–180. [Abstract] [PDF]

Severe Paroxysmal Sinus Bradycardia Associated With High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
James D. Mellema, Harris P. Baden, Lynn D. Martin, and Susan L. Bratton Chest Jul 1997: 181–185. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of Failed Extubation on the Outcome of Mechanical Ventilation
Scott K. Epstein, Ronald L. Ciubotaru, and John B. Wong Chest Jul 1997: 186–192. [Abstract] [PDF]

Early vs Conventional Extubation After Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Antonio Reyes, Gema Vega, Rafael Blancas, Begoña Morató, José-Luis Moreno, Carmen Torrecilla, and Enrique Cereijo Chest Jul 1997: 193–201. [Abstract] [PDF]

Therapeutic Rigid Bronchoscopy Allows Level of Care Changes in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure From Central Airways Obstruction
Henri G. Colt and James H. Harrell, II Chest Jul 1997: 202–206. [Abstract] [PDF]

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation and Not Oxygen May Prevent Overt Ventilatory Failure in Patients With Chest Wall Diseases
Juan F. Masa, Bartolomé R. Celli, Juan A. Riesco, Julio Sánchez de Cos, Carlos Disdier, and Agustín Sojo Chest Jul 1997: 207–213. [Abstract] [PDF]

Effect of Exposure of Guinea Pigs to Cigarette Smoke on Elastolytic Activity of Pulmonary Macrophages
Raul H. Sansores, Raja T. Abboud, Carina Becerril, Martha Montaño, Carlos Ramos, Beatriz Vanda, and Moises L. Selman Chest Jul 1997: 214–219. [Abstract] [PDF]

Sepsis: A New Hypothesis for Pathogenesis of the Disease Process
Roger C. Bone, Charles J. Grodzin, and Robert A. Balk Chest Jul 1997: 235–243. [PDF]

Unstable Angina: Are We Able to Recognize High-Risk Patients?
Chris de Zwaan, Frits W.H.M. Bär, Anton G.M. Gorgels, and Hein J.J. Wellens Chest Jul 1997: 244–250. [Abstract] [PDF]

Underutilization of Transbronchial Needle Aspiration: Experiences of Current Pulmonary Fellows
Edward F. Haponik and Deborah Shure Chest Jul 1997: 251–253. [Abstract] [PDF]

HEART Group Notification Regarding Redundant Publication
Chest Jul 1997: 254–255. [PDF]

Antitumor Activity of a Monoclonal Antibody Directed Against Gastrin-Releasing Peptide in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer
Michael J. Kelley, R. Ilona Linnoila, Ingalill L. Avis, Mark S. Georgiadis, Frank Cuttitta, James L. Mulshine, and Bruce E. Johnson Chest Jul 1997: 256–261. [Abstract] [PDF]

Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Problems of Management
Morton E. Tavel, Lameh Fananapazir, and Nora F. Goldschlager Chest Jul 1997: 262–264. [PDF]

Paravertebral Mass in a Patient With Thalassemia Intermedia
Rafiqul Alam, Krishnan Padmanabhan, and Hemalatha Rao Chest Jul 1997: 265–267. [PDF]

Fever, Sore Throat, and Pulmonary Infiltrates in a 20-Year-Old Man
Mythili T. Venkataraman and Maurice Policar Chest Jul 1997: 268–270. [PDF]

Lemierre's Syndrome in Children: High-Resolution CT and Color Doppler Sonography Patterns
François Gudinchet, Philippe Maeder, Pierre Neveceral, and Pierre Schnyder Chest Jul 1997: 271–273. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis and Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis: Is There a Link?
Tom P. J. Dormans, Aad Verrips, Johannes Bulten, and Nico Cox Chest Jul 1997: 273–274. [Abstract] [PDF]

Role of CT in the Management of Pneumothorax in Patients with Complex Cystic Lung Disease
Gerrard D. Phillips, Beatrice Trotman-Dickenson, Margaret E. Hodson, and Duncan M. Geddes Chest Jul 1997: 275–278. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pneumothorax as a First Manifestation of Sarcoidosis
Marios E. Froudarakis, Demosthenes Bouros, Argyro Voloudaki, Spyros Papiris, Yiannis Kottakis, Stavros H. Constantopoulos, and Nikolaos M. Siafakas Chest Jul 1997: 278–280. [Abstract] [PDF]

Recurrence of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in the Posttransplant Lungs of a Cystic Fibrosis Patient
Edward J. Fitzsimons, Robert Aris, and Roy Patterson Chest Jul 1997: 281–282. [Abstract] [PDF]

Pulmonary Smooth Muscle Proliferation Occurring After Lung Transplantation
Andrew Flint, Joseph P. Lynch, III, Fernando J. Martinez, and Richard I. Whyte Chest Jul 1997: 283–284. [Abstract] [PDF]

Massive Pleural Effusion in Diffuse Granulomatous Disease
Aaron Brent Carter and Gary W. Hunninghake Chest Jul 1997: 284–288. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Jul 1997: 300. [Abstract] [PDF]

Errata
Chest Jul 1997: 300. [Abstract] [PDF]

REVIEWS

Neurosarcoidosis: A Personal Perspective Based on the Study of 37 Patients
Om P. Sharma Chest Jul 1997: 220–228. [Abstract] [PDF]

IIB or Not IIB: The Current Question in Staging Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Frank C. Detterbeck and Mark A. Socinski Chest Jul 1997: 229–234. [Abstract] [PDF]

COMMUNICATIONS TO THE EDITOR

Passive Smoking and the 6-Minute Walk Test in Heart Failure
Stephen J. Jay Chest Jul 1997: 289. [PDF]

Passive Smoking and the 6-Minute Walk Test in Heart Failure
Lawrence P. Cahalin, Marc J. Semigran, and G. William Dec Chest Jul 1997: 289–290. [PDF]

Pressure-Controlled Inverse Ratio Ventilation
Benoit PH Guery, Hughes Georges, and Olivier Leroy Chest Jul 1997: 290. [PDF]

Pressure-Controlled Inverse Ratio Ventilation
Ulf Ludwigs, Anders Philip, Bengt Robertson, and Göran Hedenstierna Chest Jul 1997: 290–291. [PDF]

Using Corticosteroids to Treat Tuberculous Pleurisy
Federico Manresa, Itziar Galarza, and Concepción Cañete Chest Jul 1997: 291. [PDF]

Using Corticosteroids to Treat Tuberculous Pleurisy
Christoph Wyser and Bernard W. van de Wal Chest Jul 1997: 292. [PDF]

Questioning Chest Physiotherapy
George Ntoumenopoulos Chest Jul 1997: 292–293. [PDF]

Questioning Chest Physiotherapy
Zab Mohsenifar Chest Jul 1997: 293. [PDF]

Pneumothorax ex vacuo
Ryland P. Byrd, Jr and Thomas M. Roy Chest Jul 1997: 293. [PDF]

Pneumothorax ex vacuo
John H. Woodring Chest Jul 1997: 293–294. [PDF]

Acute Hyperventilation in the Emergency Department
Ellis F. Singer Chest Jul 1997: 294. [PDF]

Acute Hyperventilation in the Emergency Department
William N. Gardner Chest Jul 1997: 294–295. [PDF]

Improving Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy
P. Ciaglia Chest Jul 1997: 295. [PDF]

Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy After Recent Acute Myocardial Infarction: Stress for the Heart?
Thomas Bein and Michael Pfeifer Chest Jul 1997: 295–296. [PDF]

A Modified Outer Cannula Can Help Thoracentesis After Pleural Biopsy
Roberto de Menezes Lyra Chest Jul 1997: 296. [PDF]

Oxygen Desaturation After Treatment With Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Obstructive Shock due to Massive Pulmonary Embolism
Jacob E. Tulleken, Jan G. Zijlstra, Kim Evers, and Tjip S. van der Werf Chest Jul 1997: 296–297. [PDF]

Oxygen Desaturation After Treatment With Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Obstructive Shock due to Massive Pulmonary Embolism
Bernd W. Böttiger, Johann Motsch, Joachim Dörsam, Ulf Mieck, André Gries, Jörg Weimann, and Eike Martin Chest Jul 1997: 297–298. [PDF]

Warn Asthmatics of Scuba Diving Risks
Ginger E. Benlifer Chest Jul 1997: 298. [PDF]

Wisdom in Video-Assisted Cardiac Surgery: What Can or Should Be Done?
M. Bashar Izzat and Anthony P. C. Yim Chest Jul 1997: 298–299. [PDF]

Wisdom in Video-Assisted Cardiac Surgery
Pyng Jing Lin Chest Jul 1997: 299–300. [PDF]