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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Editor in Chief Dr Richard E Russell
1178-2005
Original ResearchAlpha-1-antitrypsin augmentation therapy in deficient individuals enrolled in the Alpha-1 Foundation DNA and Tissue Bank
Adriano R Tonelli, Farshid Rouhani, Ning Li, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:443-452
08 December 2009
Original Research
Can dead space fraction predict the length of mechanical ventilation in exacerbated COPD patients?
Raymond Farah, Nicola Makhoul
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:437-441
25 November 2009
Original Research
Predictive value and utility of oral steroid testing for treatment of COPD in primary care: the COOPT study
Niels H Chavannes, Tjard RJ Schermer, Emiel FM Wouters, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:431-436
19 November 2009
Review
Clinical utility of varenicline for smokers with medical and psychiatric comorbidity
Jon O Ebbert, Kirk D Wyatt, Ali Zirakzadeh, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:421-430
17 November 2009
Review
The pathophysiology of bronchiectasis
Paul T King
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:411-419
30 October 2009
Review
Tiotropium HandiHaler® in the treatment of COPD: A safety review
Steven Kesten, Bart Celli, Marc Decramer, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:397-409
28 October 2009
Original Research
Sequential comparison of tiotropium to high-dose ipratropium in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a practice setting
Umair Gauhar, Mark Dransfield, J Allen D Cooper
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:391-395
14 October 2009
Review
Patient preferences for inhaler devices in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: experience with Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler
Richard Hodder, David Price
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:381-390
14 October 2009
Review
Long-term therapy in COPD: any evidence of adverse effect on bone?
Arnulf Langhammer, Siri Forsmo, Unni Syversen
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:365-380
30 September 2009
Review
Update on pulmonary hypertension complicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Soma Jyothula, Zeenat Safdar
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:351-363
08 September 2009
Original Research
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity
Joseph Finkelstein, Eunme Cha, Steven M Scharf
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:337-349
04 September 2009
Review
Targeted treatment in COPD: a multi-system approach for a multi-system disease
David Anderson, William MacNee
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:321-335
31 August 2009
Original Research
Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise capacity in patients with COPD: A number needed to treat study
Gian Galeazzo Riario-Sforza, Cristoforo Incorvaia, Fulvia Paterniti, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:315-319
21 August 2009
Original Research
Pilot study of a cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention post-rehabilitation for COPD
Huong Q Nguyen, Dawn P Gill, Seth Wolpin, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:301-313
05 August 2009
Review
Gemifloxacin use in the treatment of acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
Cristian Jivcu, Mark Gotfried
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:291-300
31 July 2009
Other
ICS and COPD: Time to clear the air
Paul A Ford, Richard EK Russell, Peter J Barnes
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:289-290
31 July 2009
Review
Management of invasive aspergillosis in patients with COPD: rational use of voriconazole
Florence Ader, Anne-Lise Bienvenu, Blandine Rammaert, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:279-287
24 July 2009
Original Research
The relationship between adipokines, body composition, and bone density in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sheryl F Vondracek, Norbert F Voelkel, Michael T McDermott, Connie Valdez
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:267-277
13 July 2009
Other
Impact factor and its role in academic promotion
Richard Russell, Dave Singh
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:265-266
16 July 2009
Review
A systematic review of the cardiovascular risk of inhaled anticholinergics in patients with COPD
Daniel E Hilleman, Mark A Malesker, Lee E Morrow, Dan Schuller
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:253-263
30 June 2009
Original Research
Impact of frequency of COPD exacerbations on pulmonary function, health status and clinical outcomes
A Anzueto, I Leimer, S Kesten
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:245-251
24 June 2009
Review
Particulate matter air pollution exposure: role in the development and exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Sean H Ling, Stephan F van Eeden
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:233-243
10 June 2009
Review
Asthma patients prefer Respimat® Soft Mist™ Inhaler to Turbuhaler®
Rick Hodder, Pat Ray Reese, Terra Slaton
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:225-232
26 May 2009
Review
Exacerbation rate, health status and mortality in COPD – a review of potential interventions
Terence AR Seemungal, John R Hurst, Jadwiga A Wedzicha
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:203-223
29 May 2009
Review
Insights into interventions in managing COPD patients: lessons from the TORCH and UPLIFT® studies
Marc Miravitlles, Antonio Anzueto
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:185-201
08 May 2009
Original Research
Beta-blockers and health-related quality of life in patients with peripheral arterial disease and COPD
Yvette RBM van Gestel, Sanne E Hoeks, Don D Sin, Henk Stam, Frans W Mertens, Jeroen J Bax, Ron T van Domburg, Don Poldermans
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:177-183
08 May 2009
Original Research
The impact of SHS exposure on health status and exacerbations among patients with COPD
Mark D Eisner, Carlos Iribarren, Edward H Yelin, Stephen Sidney, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:169-176
06 May 2009
Review
Markers of early disease and prognosis in COPD
Morten Dahl, Børge G Nordestgaard
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:157-167
07 April 2009
Original Research
The repeatability of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and C-reactive protein in COPD patients over one year
Umme Kolsum, Kay Roy, Cerys Starkey, Zoë Borrill, Nick Truman, Jørgen Vestbo, Dave Singh
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:149-156
03 April 2009
Original Research
Life expectancy and years of life lost in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Findings from the NHANES III Follow-up Study
Robert M Shavelle, David R Paculdo, Scott J Kush, David M Mannino, David J Strauss
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:137-148
18 March 2009
Original Research
Reticular basement membrane in asthma and COPD: Similar thickness, yet different composition
Jeroen JW Liesker, Nick H Ten Hacken, Mieke Zeinstra-Smith, Steven R Rutgers, Dirkje S Postma, et al.
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:127-135
26 February 2009
Original Research
Study design considerations in a large COPD trial comparing effects of tiotropium with salmeterol on exacerbations
Kai-Michael Beeh, Bettina Hederer, Thomas Glaab, Achim Müller, Maureen Rutten-van Moelken, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:119-125
26 February 2009
Original Research
Frequency and clinical relevance of human bocavirus infection in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Felix C Ringshausen, Ai-Yui M Tan, Tobias Allander, Irmgard Borg, Umut Arinir, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:111-117
04 February 2009
Original Research
Change in inflammation in out-patient COPD patients from stable phase to a subsequent exacerbation
Erik Bathoorn, Jeroen JW Liesker, Dirkje S Postma, Gerard H Koëter, Marco van der Toorn, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:101-109
02 February 2009
Review
Identifying potentially cost effective chronic care programs for people with COPD
L M G Steuten, K M M Lemmens, A P Nieboer, H JM Vrijhoef
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:87-100
22 December 2008
Original Research
Measurement of tumor necrosis factor-α, leukotriene B4, and interleukin 8 in the exhaled breath condensate in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Fanny WS Ko, Ting-Fan Leung, Gary WK Wong, Jenny Ngai, Kin W To, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:79-86
10 December 2008
Review
Focusing on outcomes: Making the most of COPD interventions
Noreen M Clark, Julia A Dodge, Martyn R Partridge, Fernando J Martinez
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:61-77
07 October 2008
Original Research
Early discharge care with ongoing follow-up support may reduce hospital readmissions in COPD
Maria Lawlor, Sinead Kealy, Michelle Agnew, Bettina Korn, Jennifer Quinn, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:55-60
30 October 2008
Original Research
Efficacy of amoxycillin versus amoxycillin/clavulanate in acute exacerbations of chronic pulmonary obstructive disease in primary care
Carl Llor, Silvia Hernández, Anna Ribas, Carmen Álvarez, Josep Maria Cots, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:45-53
15 October 2008
Original Research
Desensitization to dyspnea in COPD with specificity for exercise training mode
Christopher B Cooper
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:33-43
28 September 2008
Review
Alveolar epithelial and endothelial cell apoptosis in emphysema: What we know and what we need to know
Mathieu C Morissette, Julie Parent, Julie Milot
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:19-31
02 December 2008
Original Research
Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of a new short Visual Simplified Respiratory Questionnaire (VSRQ©) for health-related quality of life assessment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
T Perez, B Arnould, J-M Grosbois, V Bosch, I Guillemin, et al
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:9-18
11 December 2008
Original Research
Effects of singing classes on pulmonary function and quality of life of COPD patients
Amanda Gimenes Bonilha, Fernanda Onofre, Maria Lucia Vieira, Maria Yuka Almeida Prado, José Antônio Baddini Martinez
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2009, 4:1-8
02 December 2008
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