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American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

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Volume 174, Issue 9 | November 1 2006
ISSN: 1073-449X | eISSN: 1535-4970
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EDITORIALS

Bronchoscopy for Small Pulmonary Nodules and Mediastinal Staging of Lung Cancer
Prashant N. Chhajed, Michael Tamm
pp. 961–962
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One Heart, Two Lungs Together Forever
Claudio Ceconi and Roberto Ferrari
pp. 962–963
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Finally, a Perfect Diagnostic Test for Pulmonary Tuberculosis—or Is It?
Akshay Sood and Mark Schuyler
pp. 963–964
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PRO/CON EDITORIALS

(R)-Albuterol for Asthma: Pro [a.k.a. (S)-Albuterol for Asthma: Con]
Bill T. Ameredes and William J. Calhoun
pp. 965–969
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Treatment with (R)-Albuterol Has No Advantage over Racemic Albuterol
Peter J. Barnes
pp. 969–972
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Rebuttal by Drs. Ameredes and Calhoun
Bill T. Ameredes and William J. Calhoun
pp. 972–974
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Rebuttal by Dr. Barnes
Peter J. Barnes
p. 974
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A. Asthma and Allergy

Epithelial Damage and Angiogenesis in the Airways of Children with Asthma
Angelo Barbato, Graziella Turato, Simonetta Baraldo, Erica Bazzan, Fiorella Calabrese, Cristina Panizzolo, Maria Elena Zanin, Renzo Zuin, Piero Maestrelli, Leonardo M. Fabbri, and Marina Saetta
pp. 975–981
Abstract | Full Text | PDF (235 KB) 

B. Bronchoscopy and Diagnostic Methodology

Electromagnetic Navigation Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Thomas R. Gildea, Peter J. Mazzone, Demet Karnak, Moulay Meziane, and Atul C. Mehta
pp. 982–989
Abstract | Full Text | PDF (294 KB) 

C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Association of Left-Heart Dysfunction with Severe Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fekri Abroug, Lamia Ouanes-Besbes, Noureddine Nciri, Noura Sellami, Faouzi Addad, Khaldoun Ben Hamda, Adel Ben Amor, Mohamed F. Najjar, and Jalel Knani
pp. 990–996
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Activation of the Ubiquitin–Proteasome Pathway in the Diaphragm in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coen A. C. Ottenheijm, Leo M. A. Heunks, Yi-Ping Li, Bingwen Jin, Ronnie Minnaard, Hieronymus W. H. van Hees, and P. N. Richard Dekhuijzen
pp. 997–1002
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D. Critical Care

Caspase-1 Regulates Escherichia coli Sepsis and Splenic B Cell Apoptosis Independently of Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-18
Anasuya Sarkar, Mark W. Hall, Matthew Exline, Judy Hart, Nina Knatz, Na Tosha Gatson, and Mark D. Wewers
pp. 1003–1010
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Induced by Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Mice
Tong Xu, Jian Qiao, Lihong Zhao, Guirong Wang, Guimei He, Kai Li, Yong Tian, Mingyu Gao, Jianlin Wang, Huiyu Wang, and Changgui Dong
pp. 1011–1017
Abstract | Full Text | PDF (366 KB) 

E. Cystic Fibrosis

Characterizing Mucous Cell Remodeling in Cystic Fibrosis
Steven R. Hays and John V. Fahy
pp. 1018–1024
Abstract | Full Text | PDF (448 KB) 

F. Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Angiopoietin/Tie2 Pathway Influences Smooth Muscle Hyperplasia in Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
Laurence Dewachter, Serge Adnot, Elie Fadel, Marc Humbert, Bernard Maitre, Anne-Marie Barlier-Mur, Gerald Simonneau, Michel Hamon, Robert Naeije, and Saadia Eddahibi
pp. 1025–1033
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Tricuspid Annular Displacement Predicts Survival in Pulmonary Hypertension
Paul R. Forfia, Micah R. Fisher, Stephen C. Mathai, Traci Housten-Harris, Anna R. Hemnes, Barry A. Borlaug, Elzbieta Chamera, Mary C. Corretti, Hunter C. Champion, Theodore P. Abraham, Reda E. Girgis, and Paul M. Hassoun
pp. 1034–1041
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Sildenafil Prevents Rebound Pulmonary Hypertension after Withdrawal of Nitric Oxide in Children
Poongundran Namachivayam, Ulf Theilen, Warwick W. Butt, Sian M. Cooper, Daniel J. Penny, and Lara S. Shekerdemian
pp. 1042–1047
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G. Tuberculosis

Rapid Diagnosis of Smear-negative Tuberculosis by Bronchoalveolar Lavage Enzyme-linked Immunospot
Claudia Jafari, Martin Ernst, Barbara Kalsdorf, Ulf Greinert, Roland Diel, Detlef Kirsten, Kathleen Marienfeld, Ajit Lalvani, and Christoph Lange
pp. 1048–1054
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CORRESPONDENCE

Notice of Duplicate Publication
Yves Tremblay
p. 1055
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The Low-Flow or High-Flow Oxygen Delivery System and a Low-Flow or High-Flow Nonrebreather Mask
Ritesh Agarwal
p. 1055a
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The Low-Flow or High-Flow Oxygen Delivery System and a Low-Flow or High-Flow Nonrebreather Mask
Samir Jaber and Christophe Baillard
p. 1055b
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Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Are They the Same or Are They Distinct Diseases?
Sunil K. Chhabra
p. 1056
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Beyond the Dutch Hypothesis
David L. Hahn
p. 1056a
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Beyond the Dutch Hypothesis
Monica Kraft and Peter J. Barnes
p. 1057
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