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September 2003, Volume 58, Issue 9

[Front cover][Table of contents]
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z

A

  1. Abramson, M J

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

  2. Aizawa, H

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

  3. Anthonisen, N R

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

B

  1. Bach, H

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

  2. Barnes, P J

    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • 12: New treatments for COPD Thorax 2003;58:9 803-808 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.803

  3. Barton, R L

    • Nutritional enhancement of exercise performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Thorax 2003;58:9 745-751 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.745

  4. Beddow, E

    • The pulmonary physician in critical care • Illustrative case 8: Acute respiratory failure following lung resection Thorax 2003;58:9 820-822 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.820

  5. Beelen, R M J

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  6. Bhatia, P

    • Radiofrequency ablation of lung cancer Thorax 2003;58:9 771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.771

  7. Biller, J A

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

  8. Bogaerts, P

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  9. Bouillon, R

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  10. Brien, S B

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  11. Brunekreef, B

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  12. Brussee, J E

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  13. Bush, A

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  14. Byrnes, G

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

C

  1. Campbell, D A

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

  2. Chatfield, K

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  3. Connett, J E

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

  4. Corris, P A

    • The pulmonary physician in critical care • Illustrative case 7: Assessment and management of massive haemoptysis Thorax 2003;58:9 814-819 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.814

  5. Currie, G P

    • Exposure to nitrogen dioxide may be associated with severity of virus related asthma exacerbations Thorax 2003;58:9 802 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.802

D

  1. Dantas, F

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  2. Davies, R J O

    • Caffeine levels following treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea Thorax 2003;58:9 801-802 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.801

  3. Decramer, M

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  4. Dik, W A

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

E

  1. Effros, R M

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

F

  1. Fischer, J

    • Usefulness of GOLD classification of COPD severity Thorax 2003;58:9 825 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.825

  2. Fisher, P

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

G

  1. Gascoigne, A

    • The pulmonary physician in critical care • Illustrative case 7: Assessment and management of massive haemoptysis Thorax 2003;58:9 814-819 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.814

  2. Gayan-Ramirez, G

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  3. Gerritsen, J

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  4. Goldstraw, P

    • The pulmonary physician in critical care • Illustrative case 8: Acute respiratory failure following lung resection Thorax 2003;58:9 820-822 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.820

  5. Gosselink, R

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  6. Grüb, M

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

H

  1. Hetzel, M

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

  2. Hombach, V

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

I

  1. Irving, L B

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

K

  1. Kamimura, T

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

  2. Kasran, A

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  3. Kasuga, I

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

  4. Kenyon, N J

    • TGF-β1 causes airway fibrosis and increased collagen I and III mRNA in mice Thorax 2003;58:9 772-777 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.772

  5. Koga, T

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

  6. Köhler, D

    • Usefulness of GOLD classification of COPD severity Thorax 2003;58:9 825 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.825

  7. Koopman, L P

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

L

  1. Last, J A

    • TGF-β1 causes airway fibrosis and increased collagen I and III mRNA in mice Thorax 2003;58:9 772-777 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.772

  2. Laurent, G J

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

  3. Leckridge, R

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  4. Lewith, G

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  5. Li, A M

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  6. Lombardi, E

    • Interrupter technique Measurement of lung function in preschool children using the interrupter technique Thorax 2003;58:9 742-744 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.742

  7. Lordan, J L

    • The pulmonary physician in critical care • Illustrative case 7: Assessment and management of massive haemoptysis Thorax 2003;58:9 814-819 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.814

M

  1. Maloney, J P

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

  2. Manocha, R

    • Sahaja yoga in asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 825-826 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.825-a

  3. Manser, R L

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

  4. Marx, N

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

  5. Mathie, R

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  6. Matsuo, K

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

  7. McAnulty, R J

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

  8. McGrew, G

    • TGF-β1 causes airway fibrosis and increased collagen I and III mRNA in mice Thorax 2003;58:9 772-777 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.772

  9. McNeil, K

    • Atrial septostomy in the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension Thorax 2003;58:9 797-800 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.797

  10. Merkus, P J F M

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  11. Morgan, M D L

    • Nutritional enhancement of exercise performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Thorax 2003;58:9 745-751 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.745

  12. Morrison, J L

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

  13. Mutsaers, S E

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

N

  1. Naber, B A E

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

  2. Neville, E

    • Lung cancer • 8: Management of malignant mesothelioma Thorax 2003;58:9 809-813 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.809

O

  1. Oshita, Y

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

P

  1. Parameshwar, J

    • Atrial septostomy in the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension Thorax 2003;58:9 797-800 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.797

  2. Paré, P D

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

  3. Parker, C

    • Lung cancer • 8: Management of malignant mesothelioma Thorax 2003;58:9 809-813 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.809

  4. Pepke-Zaba, J

    • Atrial septostomy in the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension Thorax 2003;58:9 797-800 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.797

  5. Pepperell, J C

    • Caffeine levels following treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea Thorax 2003;58:9 801-802 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.801

  6. Pitt, T L

    • Survey of resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from UK patients with cystic fibrosis to six commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents Thorax 2003;58:9 794-796 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.794

  7. Polkey, M I

    • Peripheral muscle weakness in COPD Peripheral muscle weakness in COPD: where does it come from? Thorax 2003;58:9 741-742 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.741

R

  1. Rajasekaran, A

    • Cinema smoking encourages the habit in adolescents Thorax 2003;58:9 822 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.822

  2. Raschke, F

    • Usefulness of GOLD classification of COPD severity Thorax 2003;58:9 825 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.825

  3. Reichenberger, F

    • Atrial septostomy in the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension Thorax 2003;58:9 797-800 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.797

  4. Rikimaru, T

    • Increased circulating 92 kDa matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity in exacerbations of asthma Thorax 2003;58:9 757-760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.757

  5. Robinson, G V

    • Caffeine levels following treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea Thorax 2003;58:9 801-802 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.801

  6. Ruan, J

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

  7. Ryanna, K

    • Integrated PET-CT improves accuracy in staging of NSCLC compared with PET and CT alone Thorax 2003;58:9 789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.789

S

  1. Sandford, A J

    • Lack of association of group specific component haplotypes with lung function in smokers Thorax 2003;58:9 790-793 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.790

  2. Schönhofer, B

    • Usefulness of GOLD classification of COPD severity Thorax 2003;58:9 825 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.825

  3. Seemungal, T

    • Statistics in Clinical Practice: David Coggon. 2nd edition. London: BMJ Books, 2002. £14.95, 120 pp. ISBN 0727916092 Thorax 2003;58:9 828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.828

  4. Shapiro, L M

    • Atrial septostomy in the treatment of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension Thorax 2003;58:9 797-800 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.797

  5. Shaw, D

    • Food allergy may predict life threatening asthma in children Thorax 2003;58:9 760 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.760

  6. Singh, S J

    • Nutritional enhancement of exercise performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Thorax 2003;58:9 745-751 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.745

  7. Sly, P D

    • Interrupter technique Measurement of lung function in preschool children using the interrupter technique Thorax 2003;58:9 742-744 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.742

  8. Smit, H A

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  9. Sparrow, M

    • Survey of resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from UK patients with cystic fibrosis to six commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents Thorax 2003;58:9 794-796 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.794

  10. Spruit, M A

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

  11. Stefanidou, M

    • Survey of resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from UK patients with cystic fibrosis to six commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents Thorax 2003;58:9 794-796 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.794

  12. Steiner, M C

    • Nutritional enhancement of exercise performance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised controlled trial Thorax 2003;58:9 745-751 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.745

  13. Stone, C A

    • Screening for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials Thorax 2003;58:9 784-789 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.784

  14. Stradling, J R

    • Caffeine levels following treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea Thorax 2003;58:9 801-802 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.801

  15. Strong, D H

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

T

  1. Troosters, T

    • Muscle force during an acute exacerbation in hospitalised patients with COPD and its relationship with CXCL8 and IGF-I Thorax 2003;58:9 752-756 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.752

V

  1. van Strien, R T

    • Short and long term variability of the interrupter technique under field and standardised conditions in 3–6 year old children Thorax 2003;58:9 761-764 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.761

  2. Versnel, M A

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

W

  1. Walcher, D

    • Inhibition of MMP-9 expression by PPARγ activators in human bronchial epithelial cells Thorax 2003;58:9 778-783 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.778

  2. Ward, R W

    • TGF-β1 causes airway fibrosis and increased collagen I and III mRNA in mice Thorax 2003;58:9 772-777 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.772

  3. Warke, T J

    • Can limited pulmonary resection replace lobectomy for small sized lung cancer? Thorax 2003;58:9 751 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.751

  4. Warner, M

    • Survey of resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from UK patients with cystic fibrosis to six commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents Thorax 2003;58:9 794-796 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.794

  5. Wedzicha, Wisia

  6. Westcott, J Y

    • Eosinophilic “empyema” associated with crack cocaine use Thorax 2003;58:9 823-824 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.823

  7. White, A

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  8. Wilson, N M

    • Homeopathy in childhood asthma
      1. Commentator:
        • F Dantas
      2. Commentator:
        • S B Brien and
        • G Lewith
      3. Commentator:
        • P Fisher,
        • K Chatfield,
        • and R Mathie
      4. Commentator:
        • R Leckridge
      5. Commentator:
        • A White
      Thorax 2003;58:9 826-828 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.826

  9. Wouters, E F M

    • Nutrition in COPD Eat well to get well Thorax 2003;58:9 739-740 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.739

Z

  1. Zimmermann, L J I

    • Short course dexamethasone treatment following injury inhibits bleomycin induced fibrosis in rats Thorax 2003;58:9 765-771 doi:10.1136/thorax.58.9.765

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