Editorials

	Leptin and the obesity hypoventilation syndrome: a leap of faith? M Fitzpatrick Thorax 2002; 57: 1-2. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Whose lung is it anyway? T Treasure Thorax 2002; 57: 3-4. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.3 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lung volume reduction surgery T P Toma, P Goldstraw, and D M Geddes Thorax 2002; 57: 5. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.5 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Notice of duplicate publication Thorax 2002; 57: 6. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.6 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Original articles

	Choosing the surgical mortality threshold for high risk patients with stage Ia non-small cell lung cancer: insights from decision analysis J Dowie and M Wildman Thorax 2002; 57: 7-10. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.7 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Practice, efficacy and cost of staging suspected non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective study in two Dutch hospitals G J M Herder, P Verboom, E F Smit, P C M van Velthoven, J H A M van den Bergh, C D Colder, I van Mansom, J C van Mourik, P E Postmus, G J J Teule, and O S Hoekstra Thorax 2002; 57: 11-14. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.11 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Bacterial colonisation in patients with bronchiectasis: microbiological pattern and risk factors J Angrill, C Agustí, R de Celis, A Rañó, J Gonzalez, T Solé, A Xaubet, R Rodriguez-Roisin, and A Torres Thorax 2002; 57: 15-19. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.15 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinical and cost effectiveness of paclitaxel, docetaxel, gemcitabine, and vinorelbine in non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review A Clegg, D A Scott, P Hewitson, M Sidhu, and N Waugh Thorax 2002; 57: 20-28. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.20 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute respiratory failure secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated in the intensive care unit: a long term follow up study D Breen, T Churches, F Hawker, and P J Torzillo Thorax 2002; 57: 29-33. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.29 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The incremental shuttle walking test in elderly people with chronic airflow limitation C A E Dyer, S J Singh, R A Stockley, A J Sinclair, and S L Hill Thorax 2002; 57: 34-38. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.34 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Parental education and guided self-management of asthma and wheezing in the pre-school child: a randomised controlled trial C A Stevens, L J Wesseldine, J M Couriel, A J Dyer, L M Osman, and M Silverman Thorax 2002; 57: 39-44. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.39 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Screening for tuberculosis: the port of arrival scheme compared with screening in general practice and the homeless G H Bothamley, J P Rowan, C J Griffiths, M Beeks, M McDonald, E Beasley, C van den Bosch, and G Feder Thorax 2002; 57: 45-49. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.45 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Non-invasive proportional assist and pressure support ventilation in patients with cystic fibrosis and chronic respiratory failure A Serra, G Polese, C Braggion, and A Rossi Thorax 2002; 57: 50-54. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.50 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Distribution and function of the peptide transporter PEPT2 in normal and cystic fibrosis human lung D A Groneberg, P R Eynott, F Döring, Q Thai Dinh, T Oates, P J Barnes, K F Chung, H Daniel, and A Fischer Thorax 2002; 57: 55-60. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.55 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	ß2 adrenoceptor promoter polymorphisms: extended haplotypes and functional effects in peripheral blood mononuclear cells B Lipworth, G H Koppelman, A P Wheatley, I Le Jeune, W Coutie, H Meurs, H F Kauffman, D S Postma, and I P Hall Thorax 2002; 57: 61-66. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.61 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Stimulation of the BKCa channel in cultured smooth muscle cells of human trachea by magnolol S-N Wu, C-C Chen, H-F Li, Y-K Lo, S-A Chen, and H-T Chiang Thorax 2002; 57: 67-74. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.67 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Short papers

	Association of serum leptin with hypoventilation in human obesity P R Phipps, E Starritt, I Caterson, and R R Grunstein Thorax 2002; 57: 75-76. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.75 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Review series

	The pulmonary physician in critical care: towards comprehensive critical care? M J D Griffiths and T W Evans Thorax 2002; 57: 77-78. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.77 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The pulmonary physician in critical care • 1: Pulmonary investigations for acute respiratory failure J Dakin and M Griffiths Thorax 2002; 57: 79-85. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.79 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional reviews

	Does environmental endotoxin exposure prevent asthma? J Douwes, N Pearce, and D Heederik Thorax 2002; 57: 86-90. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.86 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	A case of cough, lymphocytic bronchoalveolitis and coeliac disease with improvement following a gluten free diet C E Brightling, F A Symon, S S Birring, A J Wardlaw, R Robinson, and I D Pavord Thorax 2002; 57: 91-92. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.91 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the editor

	Treating sleep apnoea is cost effective N J Douglas and C F P George Thorax 2002; 57: 93. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.93 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Polyunsaturated fats and asthma A S Truswell, G B Marks, M M Haby, J K Peat, and S R Leeder Thorax 2002; 57: 93-94. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.93-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Polyunsaturated fats and asthma R K Woods and F Thien Thorax 2002; 57: 94. doi:10.1136/thorax.57.1.94 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]