editorials

Is Sustained Pharmacologic Lung Volume Reduction Now Possible in COPD?

Denis E. O’Donnell
Chest 129: 501-503 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sputum Induction in Asthma

Christopher E. Brightling
Chest 129: 503-504 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

William W. Lunn
Chest 129: 504-506 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Introducing "Medical Writing Tips of the Month"

J. Patrick Barron
Chest 129: 506-507 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mixed vs Central Venous Oxygen Saturation May Be Not Numerically Equal, But Both Are Still Clinically Useful

Emanuel Rivers
Chest 129: 507-508 [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research COPD

Effects of Tiotropium With and Without Formoterol on Airflow Obstruction and Resting Hyperinflation in Patients With COPD

Jan A. van Noord, Joseph L. Aumann, Eduard Janssens, Jan Verhaert, Joseph J. Smeets, Achim Mueller, and Piet J. G. Cornelissen
Chest 129: 509-517 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction for End-Stage Emphysema: Report on the First 98 Patients

Innes Y. P. Wan, Tudor P. Toma, Duncan M. Geddes, Greg Snell, Trevor Williams, Federico Venuta, and Anthony P. C. Yim
Chest 129: 518-526 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Treatment With AM3 Restores Defective T-Cell Function in COPD Patients

Eduardo Reyes, Alfredo Prieto, Antonio de la Hera, Pilar de Lucas, Rudolfo Alvarez-Sala, José Luis Alvarez-Sala, and Melchor Alvarez-Mon
Chest 129: 527-535 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physical Activity and Hospitalization for Exacerbation of COPD

Fabio Pitta, Thierry Troosters, Vanessa S. Probst, Martijn A. Spruit, Marc Decramer, and Rik Gosselink
Chest 129: 536-544 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

COPD Can Mimic the Appearance of Pneumothorax on Thoracic Ultrasound

Andrew Slater, Mark Goodwin, Kirsty E. Anderson, and Fergus V. Gleeson
Chest 129: 545-550 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Relationship of Upper-Limb and Thoracic Muscle Strength to 6-min Walk Distance in COPD Patients

Victor Zuniga Dourado, Letícia Cláudia de Oliveira Antunes, Suzana Erico Tanni, Sergio Alberto Rupp de Paiva, Carlos Roberto Padovani, and Irma Godoy
Chest 129: 551-557 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Spirometrically Gated High-Resolution CT Findings in COPD: Lung Attenuation vs Lung Function and Dyspnea Severity

Gianna Camiciottoli, Maurizio Bartolucci, Nazzarena M. Maluccio, Chiara Moroni, Mario Mascalchi, Carlo Giuntini, and Massimo Pistolesi
Chest 129: 558-564 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research ASTHMA

Low Sputum Eosinophils Predict the Lack of Response to Beclomethasone in Symptomatic Asthmatic Patients

Elena Bacci, Silvana Cianchetti, MariaLaura Bartoli, Federico L. Dente, Antonella Di Franco, Barbara Vagaggini, and Pierluigi Paggiaro
Chest 129: 565-572 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

No Symptoms, No Asthma: The Acute Episodic Disease Belief Is Associated With Poor Self-Management Among Inner-City Adults With Persistent Asthma

Ethan A. Halm, Pablo Mora, and Howard Leventhal
Chest 129: 573-580 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Outcomes of a Web-Based Patient Education Program for Asthmatic Children and Adolescents

Claus Runge, Josef Lecheler, Michael Horn, Jan-Torsten Tews, and Marion Schaefer
Chest 129: 581-593 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Understanding of Asthma Management: Medicaid Parents’ Perspectives

Melissa Valerio, Michael D. Cabana, Diane F. White, Diane M. Heidmann, Randall W. Brown, and Susan L. Bratton
Chest 129: 594-601 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevalence of Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness and Asthma in the Adult Population in Thailand

Wanchai Dejsomritrutai, Arth Nana, Nitipatana Chierakul, Jamsak Tscheikuna, Suree Sompradeekul, Pimon Ruttanaumpawan, and Suchai Charoenratanakul
Chest 129: 602-609 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Does Antibiotic Exposure During Infancy Lead to Development of Asthma?: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

Fawziah Marra, Larry Lynd, Megan Coombes, Kathryn Richardson, Michael Legal, J. Mark FitzGerald, and Carlo A. Marra
Chest 129: 610-618 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Guidelines and Asthma Management Practices Among Inner-City Pediatric Primary Care Providers

Deepa Rastogi, Ashita Shetty, Richard Neugebauer, and Anantha Harijith
Chest 129: 619-623 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quality of Life and Inflammatory Markers in Mild Asthma

Per-Olof Ehrs, Britt-Marie Sundblad, and Kjell Larsson
Chest 129: 624-631 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SLEEP MEDICINE

Effect of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Soluble CD40 Ligand in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Kazuyuki Kobayashi, Yoshihiro Nishimura, Temiko Shimada, Sho Yoshimura, Yasuhiro Funada, Miyako Satouchi, and Mitsuhiro Yokoyama
Chest 129: 632-637 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Equivalence of Autoadjusted and Constant Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Home Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Yvonne Nussbaumer, Konrad E. Bloch, Therese Genser, and Robert Thurnheer
Chest 129: 638-643 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research GLYCEMIC CONTROL

Cost Analysis of Intensive Glycemic Control in Critically Ill Adult Patients

James Stephen Krinsley and Richard L. Jones
Chest 129: 644-650 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SMOKING

The Cost Utility of Bupropion in Smoking Cessation Health Programs: Simulation Model Results for Sweden

Kristian Bolin, Björn Lindgren, and Stefan Willers
Chest 129: 651-660 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Smoking and Asthma: Clinical and Radiologic Features, Lung Function, and Airway Inflammation

Louis-Philippe Boulet, Catherine Lemière, Francine Archambault, Guy Carrier, Marie Claire Descary, and Francine Deschesnes
Chest 129: 661-668 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research AIRWAY DISEASE IN INFANTS

Sensitivity of Bronchial Responsiveness Measurements in Young Infants

Lotte Loland, Frederik F. Buchvald, Liselotte Brydensholt Halkjær, Jacob Anhøj, Graham L. Hall, Tore Persson, Tyra Grove Krause, and Hans Bisgaard
Chest 129: 669-675 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Sensitivity of Broncial Responsiveness Measurements in Young Infants (more detailed methods presented)]  

Clinical Effects of Heliox Administration for Acute Bronchiolitis in Young Infants

Gilles Cambonie, Christophe Milési, Sébastien Fournier-Favre, François Counil, Samir Jaber, Jean-Charles Picaud, and Stefan Matecki
Chest 129: 676-682 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Safety and Efficacy of IV Treprostinil for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-Label, 12-Week Trial

Victor F. Tapson, Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, Vallerie V. McLaughlin, Raymond L. Benza, Allison C. Widlitz, Abigail Krichman, and Robyn J. Barst
Chest 129: 683-688 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Etiology-Specific Endothelin-1 Clearance in Human Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension

David Langleben, Jocelyn Dupuis, Isaac Langleben, Andrew M. Hirsch, Murray Baron, Jean-Luc Senécal, and Michele Giovinazzo
Chest 129: 689-695 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Loss of Caveolin and Heme Oxygenase Expression in Severe Pulmonary Hypertension

Rosane O. D. Achcar, Yoshiki Demura, Pradeep R. Rai, Laima Taraseviciene-Stewart, Michael Kasper, Norbert F. Voelkel, and Carlyne D. Cool
Chest 129: 696-705 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Impact of Pregnancy on Women With Cystic Fibrosis

Ann H. McMullen, David J. Pasta, Paul D. Frederick, Michael W. Konstan, Wayne J. Morgan, Michael S. Schechter, Jeffrey S. Wagener for the Investigators and Coordinators of the Epidemiologic Study of Cystic Fibrosis
Chest 129: 706-711 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation on the Central and Peripheral Distribution of Aerosolized Diethylene Triamine Penta-acetic Acid as Compared to Standard Chest Physiotherapy in Cystic Fibrosis

Steven W. Stites, Gayln V. Perry, Tom Peddicord, Glen Cox, Chris McMillan, and Brian Becker
Chest 129: 712-717 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY

Fluorescence Detection of Pleural Malignancies Using 5-Aminolaevulinic Acid

Paul Baas, Martijn Triesscheijn, Sjaak Burgers, Renée van Pel, Fiona Stewart, and Maurice Aalders
Chest 129: 718-724 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Angled Forceps Used for Transbronchial Biopsy in Which Standard Forceps Are Difficult To Manipulate: A Comparative Study

Shinji Sasada, Yoshitaka Ogata, Masashi Kobayashi, Tomonori Hirashima, Kunimitsu Kawahara, Kaoru Matsui, and Ichiro Kawase
Chest 129: 725-733 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Routine Clopidogrel Use on Bleeding Complications After Transbronchial Biopsy in Humans

Armin Ernst, Ralf Eberhardt, Momen Wahidi, Heinrich D. Becker, and Felix J. F. Herth
Chest 129: 734-737 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research LUNG CANCER

Radiofrequency Ablation Followed by Conventional Radiotherapy for Medically Inoperable Stage I Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Damian E. Dupuy, Thomas DiPetrillo, Sachin Gandhi, Neal Ready, Thomas Ng, Walter Donat, and William W. Mayo-Smith
Chest 129: 738-745 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

Prevalence and Outcomes of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Advanced Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Christopher J. Lettieri, Steven D. Nathan, Scott D. Barnett, Shahzad Ahmad, and Andrew F. Shorr
Chest 129: 746-752 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Early Intervention Can Improve Clinical Outcome of Acute Interstitial Pneumonia

Gee Young Suh, Eun Hae Kang, Man Pyo Chung, Kyung Soo Lee, Joungho Han, Masanori Kitaichi, and O Jung Kwon
Chest 129: 753-761 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PHARMACOTHERAPY

Influence of ß₂-Adrenergic Receptor Genotype on Airway Function During Exercise in Healthy Adults

Eric M. Snyder, Kenneth C. Beck, Niki M. Dietz, Michael J. Joyner, Stephen T. Turner, and Bruce D. Johnson
Chest 129: 762-770 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INFECTION

Pulmonary Mycobacterium kansasii Infection in Israel, 1999–2004: Clinical Features, Drug Susceptibility, and Outcome

David Shitrit, Gerry L. Baum, Rachel Priess, Anita Lavy, Ariella Bar-Gil Shitrit, Meir Raz, Dekel Shlomi, Bendayan Daniele, and Mordechai R. Kramer
Chest 129: 771-776 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research medical informatics

Applied Medical Informatics for the Chest Physician: Information You Can USE!—Part 2

William F. Bria, II
Chest 129: 777-782 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

special features

Intrapleural Fibrinolytic Agents for Empyema and Complicated Parapneumonic Effusions: A Meta-analysis

Yasuharu Tokuda, Dai Matsushima, Gerald H. Stein, and Seishirou Miyagi
Chest 129: 783-790 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Get CME credit for this article]  

selected reports

Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma of Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue With Initial Presentation in the Pleura

Andrew Mitchell, Caroline Meunier, Denise Ouellette, and Thomas Colby
Chest 129: 791-794 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sole Treatment of Acid Gastroesophageal Reflux in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Case Series

Ganesh Raghu, Steve T.-Y. Yang, Carolyn Spada, Jennifer Hayes, and Carlos A. Pellegrini
Chest 129: 794-800 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Glucose-Insulin and Potassium Infusions in Septic Shock

Shahir S. Hamdulay, Ali Al- Khafaji, and Hugh Montgomery
Chest 129: 800-804 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner chest imaging for clinicians

Pictorial Essay: Multinodular Disease: A High-Resolution CT Scan Diagnostic Algorithm

Suhail Raoof, Alexey Amchentsev, Ioannis Vlahos, Ajay Goud, and David P. Naidich
Chest 129: 805-815 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS

A 44-Year-Old Woman With Polyarthritis, Fever, and Hilar Adenopathy

Oscar Paniagua and Kenneth M. Nugent
Chest 129: 816-821 [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research medical writing tips of the month

Preparing Manuscripts for Online Submission: Basic Information and Avoidance of Common Pitfalls

Stephen J. Welch
Chest 129: 822-825 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

correspondence

Is a Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist as Effective as a Long-Acting ß₂-Agonist at Reducing Asthma Exacerbations?

Christopher Cates, Graeme P. Currie, Prasima Srivastava, and Daniel K. C. Lee
Chest 129: 826-827 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gender and COPD in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy

Ruzena Tkacova, Stefan Toth, Pavol Joppa, Juan P. de Torres, Ciro Casanova, and Bartolome R. Celli
Chest 129: 827-828 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Obesity As a Risk Factor for Developing Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Miguel A. Arias, Joaquín Sánchez-Gila, and David Amar
Chest 129: 828-829 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a Saudi Arabian Hospital

Abdulrahman A. Alrajhi and Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Chest 129: 829-830 [Full Text] [PDF]  

erratum

Correction for Volume 129, p. 140

Chest 129: 831 [Full Text] [PDF]  

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