editorials

Cooling the Fire Within: Inhaled Corticosteroids and Cardiovascular Mortality in COPD

Don D. Sin and S.F. Paul Man
Chest 130: 629-631 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Think of HIT When Thrombosis Follows Heparin

Theodore E. Warkentin
Chest 130: 631-632 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Can You Get More Than You Paid For With Lung Cancer Screening?

Gene L. Colice
Chest 130: 632-633 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bronchoscopic Cytology: Expanding the Menu

Dani S. Zander
Chest 130: 634-635 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Painful Lessons From the Other Side (of the Diaphragm)

Maroun M. Tawk and Gary Kinasewitz
Chest 130: 635-636 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pulmonary Practice Profiles: Results of a Practice Performance Survey

Stanley Goldfarb and Christopher Higgins
Chest 130: 636-637 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Paying Attention to At-Risk Commercial Vehicle Operators

Nancy Collop, Natalie Hartenbaum, Ilene Rosen, and Barbara Phillips
Chest 130: 637-639 [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research COPD

Inhaled Corticosteroids and Mortality in COPD

Christine Macie, Kate Wooldrage, Jure Manfreda, and Nicholas R. Anthonisen
Chest 130: 640-646 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol on Lung Hyperinflation and Exercise Endurance in COPD

Denis E. O’Donnell, Frank Sciurba, Bartolome Celli, Donald A. Mahler, Katherine A. Webb, Chris J. Kalberg, and Katharine Knobil
Chest 130: 647-656 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical and Functional Assessment of 10 Office Spirometers: A Multicenter Comparative Study

Giuseppe Liistro, Carl Vanwelde, Walter Vincken, Jan Vandevoorde, Geert Verleden, Johan Buffels on Behalf of the COPD Advisory Board
Chest 130: 657-665 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physician-Diagnosed COPD Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Stage IV in Östersund, Sweden: Patient Characteristics and Estimated Prevalence

Nikolai Stenfors
Chest 130: 666-671 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Exploring the Time Dependence of Serum Clara Cell Protein as a Biomarker of Pulmonary Injury in Humans

Ragnberth Helleday, Bo Segerstedt, Bertil Forsberg, Ian Mudway, Gunnar Nordberg, Alfred Bernard, and Anders Blomberg
Chest 130: 672-675 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Long-term Prognosis for Patients With COPD Treated in the Prehospital Setting: Is It Influenced by Hospital Admission?

Jacob Steinmetz, Lars S. Rasmussen, and Søren L. Nielsen
Chest 130: 676-680 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY

How Frequently Is Venous Thromboembolism in Heparin-Treated Patients Associated With Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia?

Robert L. Levine, David McCollum, and Marcie J. Hursting
Chest 130: 681-687 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research LUNG CANCER

Abnormalities on Chest Radiograph Reported in Subjects in a Cancer Screening Trial

Paul F. Pinsky, Matthew Freedman, Paul Kvale, Martin Oken, Neal Caporaso, and John Gohagan
Chest 130: 688-693 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A Comparison of Cytology and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization for the Detection of Lung Cancer in Bronchoscopic Specimens

Kevin C. Halling, Otis B. Rickman, Benjamin R. Kipp, Aaron R. Harwood, Clinton H. Doerr, and James R. Jett
Chest 130: 694-701 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY

Evidence of Innervation in Talc-Induced Pleural Adhesions

Juan F. Montes, José García-Valero, and Jaume Ferrer
Chest 130: 702-709 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of Endobronchial Ultrasound, Positron Emission Tomography, and CT for Lymph Node Staging of Lung Cancer

Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Takahiro Nakajima, Ken Motoori, Yasuo Sekine, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Kenzo Hiroshima, and Takehiko Fujisawa
Chest 130: 710-718 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Outcome and Code Status of Lung Cancer Patients Admitted to the Medical ICU

Cristina A. Reichner, Julie Anne Thompson, Sharon O’Brien, Tunay Kuru, and Eric D. Anderson
Chest 130: 719-723 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Etiology and Outcomes of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Acute Lung Injury/ARDS in a Respiratory ICU in North India

Ritesh Agarwal, Ashutosh N. Aggarwal, Dheeraj Gupta, Digamber Behera, and Surinder K. Jindal
Chest 130: 724-729 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation: An Experimental Model to Assess Air and Particle Dispersion

David S. Hui, Stephen D. Hall, Matthew T.V. Chan, Benny K. Chow, Jin Y. Tsou, Gavin M. Joynt, Colin E. Sullivan, and Joseph J.Y. Sung
Chest 130: 730-740 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research ASTHMA

Montelukast Treatment Attenuates the Increase in Myofibroblasts Following Low-Dose Allergen Challenge

Margaret M. Kelly, Jamila Chakir, Dilini Vethanayagam, Louis-Philippe Boulet, Michel Laviolette, Jack Gauldie, and Paul M. O’Byrne
Chest 130: 741-753 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Continuous Noninvasive Measurement of Pulsus Paradoxus Complements Medical Decision Making in Assessment of Acute Asthma Severity

James Rayner, Flor Trespalacios, Jason Machan, Vijaya Potluri, George Brown, Linda M. Quattrucci, and Gregory D. Jay
Chest 130: 754-765 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SLEEP MEDICINE

Low Socioeconomic Status Is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease Among Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Patients Requiring Treatment

Ariel Tarasiuk, Sari Greenberg-Dotan, Tzahit Simon, Asher Tal, Arie Oksenberg, and Haim Reuveni
Chest 130: 766-773 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Treatment With Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Ventilatory Response to Hypoxia and Hypercapnia in Patients With Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Lucia Spicuzza, Luciano Bernardi, Rossella Balsamo, Nicola Ciancio, Riccardo Polosa, and Giuseppe Di Maria
Chest 130: 774-779 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevalence of Symptoms and Risk of Sleep Apnea in the US Population: Results From the National Sleep Foundation Sleep in America 2005 Poll

David M. Hiestand, Pat Britz, Molly Goldman, and Barbara Phillips
Chest 130: 780-786 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research PNEUMONIA

Using Local Microbiologic Data To Develop Institution-Specific Guidelines for the Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

James R. Beardsley, John C. Williamson, James W. Johnson, Christopher A. Ohl, Tobi B. Karchmer, and David L. Bowton
Chest 130: 787-793 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Improved Clinical Outcomes With Utilization of a Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guideline

Nathan C. Dean, Kim A. Bateman, Steven M. Donnelly, Michael P. Silver, Greg L. Snow, and David Hale
Chest 130: 794-799 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hospitalized Community-Acquired Pneumonia Due to Streptococcus pneumoniae: Has Resistance to Antibiotics Decreased?

Xavier Vallès, Angeles Marcos, Mariona Pinart, Raquel Piñer, Francesc Marco, Josep Maria Mensa, and Antoni Torres
Chest 130: 800-806 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Resource Utilization of Adults Admitted to a Large Urban Hospital With Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Heather K. Sun, David P. Nicolau, and Joseph L. Kuti
Chest 130: 807-814 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research RESPIRATORY CARE

Average Volume-Assured Pressure Support in Obesity Hypoventilation: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Jan Hendrik Storre, Benjamin Seuthe, René Fiechter, Stavroula Milioglou, Michael Dreher, Stephan Sorichter, and Wolfram Windisch
Chest 130: 815-821 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Airflows Around Oxygen Masks: A Potential Source of Infection?

David S. Hui, Margaret Ip, Julian W. Tang, Alexandra L.N. Wong, Matthew T.V. Chan, Stephen D. Hall, Paul K.S. Chan, and Joseph J.Y. Sung
Chest 130: 822-826 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research OBESITY

The Effects of Body Mass Index on Lung Volumes

Richard L. Jones and Mary-Magdalene U. Nzekwu
Chest 130: 827-833 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Simulated Obesity-Related Changes in Lung Volume Increases Airway Responsiveness in Lean, Nonasthmatic Subjects

Li-Ying Wang, Frank J. Cerny, Thomas J. Kufel, and Brydon J. B. Grant
Chest 130: 834-840 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

clinical commentary PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Chronic Thromboembolic and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Share Acute Vasoreactivity Properties

Silvia Ulrich, Manuel Fischler, Rudolf Speich, Vladimir Popov, and Marco Maggiorini
Chest 130: 841-846 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

Sequential Gene Expression Profiling in Lung Transplant Recipients With Chronic Rejection

Brandon S. Lu, Andrew D. Yu, Xiaofeng Zhu, Edward R. Garrity, Jr, Wickii T. Vigneswaran, and Sangeeta M. Bhorade
Chest 130: 847-854 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research SARCOIDOSIS

Comparison of Sarcoidosis Phenotypes Among Affected African-American Siblings

Marc A. Judson, Kathryn Hirst, Sudha K. Iyengar, Benjamin A. Rybicki, Laure El Ghormli, Robert P. Baughman, James F. Donohue, Robert C. Elston, Mani S. Kavuru, David R. Moller, Lee S. Newman, David L. Rabin, Milton D. Rossman, Alvin S. Teirstein, Michael C. Iannuzzi for the SAGA Study Consortium
Chest 130: 855-862 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

original research DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Evaluation of Rabbit Tracheal Inflammation Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Usama Mahmood, Nevine Mikhail Hanna, Sugku Han, Woong-Gyu Jung, Zhonping Chen, Bryan Jordan, Andrey Yershov, Ronald Walton, and Matthew Brenner
Chest 130: 863-868 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

recent advances in chest medicine

Long-term Neurocognitive Function After Critical Illness

Ramona O. Hopkins and James C. Jackson
Chest 130: 869-878 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

translating basic research into clinical practice

Gene Therapy for Pulmonary Diseases

Martin Kolb, Gail Martin, Maria Medina, Kjetil Ask, and Jack Gauldie
Chest 130: 879-884 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

topics in practice management

Pulmonary Practice Profiles: Results of a Practice Performance Survey

John S. Bauer and Kim D. French
Chest 130: 885-889 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

special features

The Association Between Obesity and Asthma Is Stronger in Nonallergic Than Allergic Adults

Yue Chen, Robert Dales, and Ying Jiang
Chest 130: 890-895 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The Relationship Between Migraine and Right-to-Left Shunt: Fact or Fiction?

Martijn C. Post and Werner Budts
Chest 130: 896-901 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sleep Apnea and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators: Statement From the Joint Task Force of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and the National Sleep Foundation

Natalie Hartenbaum, Nancy Collop, Ilene M. Rosen, Barbara Phillips, Charles F. P. George, James A. Rowley, Neil Freedman, Terri E. Weaver, Indira Gurubhagavatula, Kingman Strohl, Howard M. Leaman, and Gary L. Moffitt
Chest 130: 902-905 [Full Text] [PDF]  

selected reports

First Use of Ventricular Septal Defect Occlusion Device for Endoscopic Closure of an Esophagorespiratory Fistula Using Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy

Thomas Rabenstein, Christoph Boosfeld, Rolf Henrich, and Christian Ell
Chest 130: 906-909 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management of Obstructing Pulmonary Broncholithiasis With Three-Dimensional Imaging and Holmium Laser Lithotripsy

J. Scott Ferguson, Jonathan M. Rippentrop, Bernard Fallon, Alan F. Ross, and Geoffrey McLennan
Chest 130: 909-912 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN SLEEP MEDICINE

Hypersomnias of Central Origin

Timothy J. Young and Michael H. Silber
Chest 130: 913-920 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner MEDICAL WRITING TIP OF THE MONTH

Goodbye Ghostwriters!: How To Work Ethically and Efficiently With Professional Medical Writers

Karen L. Woolley
Chest 130: 921-923 [Full Text] [PDF]  

postgraduate education corner PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS

A 57-Year-Old Woman With Fever and Abnormal Chest CT Findings

Veronica L. Chan, Clary K. L. Lee, Wah-Shing Leung, Shek-Ying Lin, and Chung-Ming Chu
Chest 130: 924-927 [Full Text] [PDF]  

correspondence

The Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial

Malcolm R. Sears, Harold S. Nelson, and Paul M. Dorinsky
Chest 130: 928-929 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Why SMART About Second-Line Treatment When First-Line Treatment Is Being Ignored?

Graeme P. Currie, Harold S. Nelson, and Paul M. Dorinsky
Chest 130: 929 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cause of Death in the SMART Trial

Craig Williams, Harold S. Nelson, and Paul M. Dorinsky
Chest 130: 929-930 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comments on the Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial

Sally M. Seymour, Eugene J. Sullivan, Badrul A. Chowdhury, Robert J. Meyer, Ruthanna C. Davi, Harold S. Nelson, and Paul M. Dorinsky
Chest 130: 930-931 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Disposable vs Reusable Bronchoscope Valves

Keith R. Nelson, Atul C. Mehta, Udaya B.S. Prakash, Robert Garland, Edward Haponik, Leonard Moses, William Schaffner, and Gerard Silvestri
Chest 130: 931-932 [Full Text] [PDF]  

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