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Contents: Volume 133/Number 3/March, 2008 [Index by Author]

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	EDITORIALS

	ORIGINAL RESEARCH
	ASTHMA
	PNEUMONIA
	PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE
	LUNG CANCER
	SLEEP MEDICINE
	CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
	INHALATION INJURY
	LUNG SOUNDS
	NONINVASIVE IMAGING

	RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEST MEDICINE

	SPECIAL FEATURES

	MEDICAL ETHICS

	SELECTED REPORTS

	POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION CORNER
	CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN SLEEP MEDICINE
	PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS
	CHEST IMAGING AND PATHOLOGY FOR CLINICIANS
	CASE RECORDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

	PECTORILOQUY

	CORRESPONDENCE

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EDITORIALS

Is Sublingual Immunotherapy "Ready for Prime Time"?
Robert G. Townley Chest Mar 2008: 589–590. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2620 [Full Text] [PDF]

There Is No "Cap" on the Importance of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in the ICU
Andrew F. Shorr and Richard G. Wunderink Chest Mar 2008: 590–592. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2515 [Full Text] [PDF]

Estimation of Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure: Simpler Than Expected
Denis Chemla and Philippe Hervé Chest Mar 2008: 592–593. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2718 [Full Text] [PDF]

Staging of Lung Cancer
Robert Milroy Chest Mar 2008: 593–595. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2638 [Full Text] [PDF]

Determination of Therapeutic Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Automatic Titration: Promises Not Fulfilled
Daniel Rodenstein Chest Mar 2008: 595–597. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2602 [Full Text] [PDF]

Second Opinion
Rob Rogers Chest Mar 2008: 598. [Full Text] [PDF]

ORIGINAL RESEARCH
ASTHMA

Metaanalysis of the Efficacy of Sublingual Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Allergic Asthma in Pediatric Patients, 3 to 18 Years of Age
Martin Penagos, Giovanni Passalacqua, Enrico Compalati, Carlos E. Baena-Cagnani, Socorro Orozco, Alvaro Pedroza, and Giorgio Walter Canonica Chest Mar 2008: 599–609. Prepublished online October 20, 2007; DOI 10.1378/chest.06-1425 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

PNEUMONIA

A Comparative Study of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients Admitted to the Ward and the ICU
Marcos I. Restrepo, Eric M. Mortensen, Jose A. Velez, Christopher Frei, and Antonio Anzueto Chest Mar 2008: 610–617. Prepublished online November 7, 2007; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1456 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The Presence of Pneumococcal Bacteremia Does Not Influence Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Results From the Community-Acquired Pneumonia Organization (CAPO) International Cohort Study
José Bordón, Paula Peyrani, Guy N. Brock, Francesco Blasi, Jordi Rello, Thomas File, Julio Ramirez for the CAPO Study Group Chest Mar 2008: 618–624. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1322 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Impact of Organisms on Clinical Resolution and Medical Resources Utilization
Loreto Vidaur, Kenneth Planas, Rafael Sierra, George Dimopoulos, Alejandro Ramirez, Thiago Lisboa, and Jordi Rello Chest Mar 2008: 625–632. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2020 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE

The Relationship Between the Components of Pulmonary Artery Pressure Remains Constant Under All Conditions in Both Health and Disease
Raheel Syyed, John T. Reeves, David Welsh, David Raeside, Martin K. Johnson, and Andrew J. Peacock Chest Mar 2008: 633–639. Prepublished online November 7, 2007; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1367 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Validation of a Method To Screen for Pulmonary Hypertension in Advanced Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
David A. Zisman, Arun S. Karlamangla, Steven M. Kawut, Oksana A. Shlobin, Rajeev Saggar, David J. Ross, Marvin I. Schwarz, John A. Belperio, Abbas Ardehali, Joseph P. Lynch, III, and Steven D. Nathan Chest Mar 2008: 640–645. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2488 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Large and Medium-Sized Pulmonary Artery Obstruction Does Not Play a Role of Primary Importance in the Etiology of Sickle-Cell Disease-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension
Eduard J. van Beers, Berthe L. F. van Eck-Smit, Melvin R. Mac Gillavry, Charlotte F. J. van Tuijn, Joost W. J. van Esser, Dees P. M. Brandjes, Mies C. Kappers-Klunne, Ashley J. Duits, Bart J. Biemond, John-John B. Schnog on Behalf of the CURAMA Study Group Chest Mar 2008: 646–652. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1694 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

New Definition and Natural History of Patients With Diffuse Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Twenty-Seven–Year Experience
Paola Pierucci, Joshua Murphy, Katharine J. Henderson, Deborah A. Chyun, and Robert I. White, Jr Chest Mar 2008: 653–661. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1949 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

LUNG CANCER

Prognostic Significance of the Non–Size-Based AJCC T2 Descriptors: Visceral Pleura Invasion, Hilar Atelectasis, or Obstructive Pneumonitis in Stage IB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Is Dependent on Tumor Size
Sai-Hong Ignatius Ou, Jason A. Zell, Argyrios Ziogas, and Hoda Anton-Culver Chest Mar 2008: 662–669. Prepublished online October 9, 2007; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1306 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SLEEP MEDICINE

Automatic Titration and Calculation by Predictive Equations for the Determination of Therapeutic Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oreste Marrone, Adriana Salvaggio, Salvatore Romano, and Giuseppe Insalaco Chest Mar 2008: 670–676. Prepublished online March 1, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1372 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Donepezil Improves Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Alzheimer Disease: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Walter Moraes, Dalva Poyares, Lucia Sukys-Claudino, Christian Guilleminault, and Sergio Tufik Chest Mar 2008: 677–683. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1446 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A Case-Control Study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome in Obese and Nonobese Chinese Children
Zhifei Xu, An Jiaqing, Li Yuchuan, and Kunling Shen Chest Mar 2008: 684–689. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1611 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prognosis of Patients With Heart Failure and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treated With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Takatoshi Kasai, Koji Narui, Tomotaka Dohi, Naotake Yanagisawa, Sugao Ishiwata, Minoru Ohno, Tetsu Yamaguchi, and Shin-ichi Momomura Chest Mar 2008: 690–696. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1901 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Ventilator Advisory System Employing Load and Tolerance Strategy Recommends Appropriate Pressure Support Ventilation Settings: Multisite Validation Study
Michael J. Banner, Neil R. Euliano, Neil R. MacIntyre, A. Joseph Layon, Steven Bonett, Michael A. Gentile, Zoheir Bshouty, Carl Peters, and Andrea Gabrielli Chest Mar 2008: 697–703. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2011 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Family Member Satisfaction With End-of-Life Decision Making in the ICU
Cynthia J. Gries, J. Randall Curtis, Richard J. Wall, and Ruth A. Engelberg Chest Mar 2008: 704–712. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1773 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Predictors and Early and Late Outcomes of Respiratory Failure in Contemporary Cardiac Surgery
Farzan Filsoufi, Parwis B. Rahmanian, Javier G. Castillo, Joanna Chikwe, and David H. Adams Chest Mar 2008: 713–721. Prepublished online February 8, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1028 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

INHALATION INJURY

Systemic Inflammation Caused by White Smoke Inhalation in a Combat Exercise
Kun-Lun Huang, Chien-Wen Chen, Shi-Jye Chu, Wan-Cherng Perng, and Chin-Pyng Wu Chest Mar 2008: 722–728. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2076 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

LUNG SOUNDS

Effect of Body Position on Lung Sounds in Healthy Young Men
José Antonio Fiz, January Gnitecki, Steve S. Kraman, George R. Wodicka, and Hans Pasterkamp Chest Mar 2008: 729–736. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1102 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

NONINVASIVE IMAGING

Monitoring Recovery From Diaphragm Paralysis With Ultrasound
Eleanor M. Summerhill, Yaser Abu El-Sameed, Theresa J. Glidden, and F. Dennis McCool Chest Mar 2008: 737–743. Prepublished online January 15, 2008; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2200 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEST MEDICINE

Medication and Dosage Considerations in the Prophylaxis and Treatment of High-Altitude Illness
Andrew M. Luks and Erik R. Swenson Chest Mar 2008: 744–755. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1417 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL FEATURES

Contemporary Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis
Bradley S. Quon, Wen Qi Gan, and Don D. Sin Chest Mar 2008: 756–766. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1207 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pneumococcal Vaccination for Patients With COPD: Current Practice and Future Directions
Jeremy G. Schenkein, Moon H. Nahm, and Mark T. Dransfield Chest Mar 2008: 767–774. Prepublished online September 21, 2007; DOI 10.1378/chest.07-0996 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

MEDICAL ETHICS

Meeting Physicians’ Responsibilities in Providing End-of-Life Care
Hasan Shanawani, Marjorie D. Wenrich, Mark R. Tonelli, and J. Randall Curtis Chest Mar 2008: 775–786. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2177 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SELECTED REPORTS

A Case of Precocious Emphysema and Lung Cancer in a Woman With a History of Hypocomplementemic Urticarial Vasculitis
Suzanna C. Jamison, Stephen Brierre, Jon Sweet, and Ben de Boisblanc Chest Mar 2008: 787–789. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-0942 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dramatic Functional Improvement Following Bariatric Surgery in a Patient With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Morbid Obesity
Michael A. Mathier, Joan Zhang, and Ramesh C. Ramanathan Chest Mar 2008: 789–792. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-0815 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION CORNER
CONTEMPORARY REVIEWS IN SLEEP MEDICINE

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Implications for Cardiac and Vascular Disease
Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, Fatima H. Sert Kuniyoshi, Apoor Gami, and Virend K. Somers Chest Mar 2008: 793–804. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-0800 [Full Text] [PDF]

PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE PEARLS

A 64-Year-Old Man With Joint Swelling and an Abnormal Chest Radiograph
Amen Sergew, Daniel Merrick, and Edward D. Chan Chest Mar 2008: 805–808. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2062 [Full Text] [PDF]

A 27-Year-Old Woman With a Swollen Uvula, Chest Pain, and Elevated Creatinine Phosphokinase Levels
C. Matthew Kinsey and Michael Howell Chest Mar 2008: 809–811. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1624 [Full Text] [PDF]

A 46-Year-Old Man With Dyspnea, Dysphagia, and Pulmonary Hypertension
Xin Yao, Elizabeth Gilmore, and Kenneth Nugent Chest Mar 2008: 812–815. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1871 [Full Text] [PDF]

CHEST IMAGING AND PATHOLOGY FOR CLINICIANS

A 40-Year-Old Man With Neutropenic Fever and Lobar Consolidation
Aaron Holley, Danira Mayes, and Robert Browning Chest Mar 2008: 816–819. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1627 [Full Text] [PDF]

CASE RECORDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Wheezing and Exertional Dyspnea in a 25-Year-Old Mountaineer
Robert L. Young, John D. Mitchell, Carlyne Cool, and S. Patrick Nana-Sinkam Chest Mar 2008: 820–825. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2531 [Full Text] [PDF]

PECTORILOQUY

Studying a Film on the Treatment of Burns
Marian Kaplun Shapiro Chest Mar 2008: 826. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1517 [Full Text] [PDF]

CORRESPONDENCE

Great Data, But How Do We Use It?
Frank Detterbeck, Hiroaki Nomori, Koei Ikeda, Kazuo Awai, Takeshi Mori, Koichi Kawanaka, and Yasuyuki Yamashita Chest Mar 2008: 827–828. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2489 [Full Text] [PDF]

Premature Atrial Contraction as an Etiology for Cough
Neil Brandon Chest Mar 2008: 828. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2059 [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of ICU Admission Criteria and Diagnostic Methods for Patients With Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Current Practice Survey
Marcos I. Restrepo, Thomas Bienen, Eric M. Mortensen, Antonio Anzueto, Mark L. Metersky, Patricio Escalante, Richard G. Wunderink, Bonita T. Mangura On Behalf of the Chest Infections Network Chest Mar 2008: 828–829. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2887 [Full Text] [PDF]

Electromagnetic Navigation Diagnostic Bronchoscopy and Transbronchial Biopsy
Demosthenes Makris and Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis Chest Mar 2008: 829–830. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1754 [Full Text] [PDF]

Grading Recommendations: A Matter of Interpretation
Daniel Langer, Thierry Troosters, Marc Decramer, and Rik Gosselink Chest Mar 2008: 830. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-1970 [Full Text] [PDF]

Stenting for Tracheobronchomalacia: Treating Images?
Philippe Girard and Raffaele Caliandro Chest Mar 2008: 830–831. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2196 [Full Text] [PDF]

Reference Values for Exhaled Nitric Oxide in the General Population
Mario Olivieri, Mario Malerba, Giorgio Talamini, and Massimo Corradi Chest Mar 2008: 831–832. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2087 [Full Text] [PDF]

Regulatory T Cells, Allergic Diseases, and Cancer
Luca Mascitelli and Francesca Pezzetta Chest Mar 2008: 832. DOI 10.1378/chest.07-2313 [Full Text] [PDF]

Correction for Volume 133, p. 588
Chest Mar 2008: 832. [Full Text] [PDF]