Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews
Volume 15, 4 Issues, 2019
ISSN: 1875-6387 (Online)
ISSN: 1573-398X (Print)
This journal supports open access
ISSN: 1875-6387 (Online)
ISSN: 1573-398X (Print)
This journal supports open access
Aims & Scope
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews publishes original research papers, frontier reviews/mini-reviews, drug clinical trial studies and guest edited issues dedicated to clinical research on all the latest advances on respiratory diseases and its related areas e.g. pharmacology, pathogenesis, clinical care, therapy. The journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians in respiratory medicine.
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews
,Volume 15
-Number 1
Biography Open Access
Meet Our Editorial Board Member
Editorial Open Access
The Use of Statins in Respiratory Diseases
, 15(1): 2 - 3Abbas Alshami, Mohammed Alazzawi and Joseph Varon
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X1501190709103017
The Use of Statins in Respiratory Diseases
Review Article Open Access
Real-World Comprehensive Disease Management of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
, 15(1): 4 - 15Wendi Mason*, Sally McLaughlin, Sophy Dedopoulos, Erin Mahoney, Tonja Meadows, John L. Stauffer and Lisa H. Lancaster
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190212155051
Real-World Comprehensive Disease Management of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Research Article Open Access
Reference Values for Glittre Activities of the Daily Living Test in Healthy Subjects Among Indian Population- A Cross-Sectional Study
, 15(1): 16 - 20Falguni Paul, Gopala Krishna Alaparthi, Shyam Krishnan Krishnan*, Anand Ramakrishna, Vishak Acharya and Pretham Acharya
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190112145934
Reference Values for Glittre Activities of the Daily Living Test in Healthy Subjects Among Indian Population- A Cross-Sectional Study
Research Article Open Access
Social Determinants Associated with Tuberculosis Mortality in a General Hospital in Mexico
, 15(1): 21 - 25Juan Ángel Ábrego-Fernández and Rafael Laniado-Laborín*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190119160031
Social Determinants Associated with Tuberculosis Mortality in a General Hospital in Mexico
Research Article Open Access
The Impact of Open-Access Status on Journal Indices: Respiratory and Pulmonology Journals
, 15(1): 26 - 31Saif Aldeen AlRyalat*, Anas Abu Nassar, Faris Tamimi, Esraa Al-Fraihat, Lama Assaf, Razan Ghareeb, Mahmoud Masoudi and Mohammad Al-Essa
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190214154531
The Impact of Open-Access Status on Journal Indices: Respiratory and Pulmonology Journals
Research Article Open Access
Differences Between COPD Patients of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program According to the mMRC Dyspnea Scale
, 15(1): 32 - 38Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Vicente Benavides-Córdoba*, Juan Carlos Avila-Valencia and Hamilton Elias Rosero-Carvajal
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190404150703
Differences Between COPD Patients of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program According to the mMRC Dyspnea Scale
Research Article Open Access
Uniportal-Single Incision Thoracoscopic Access for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts
, 15(1): 39 - 44Cenk Balta*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190508090653
Uniportal-Single Incision Thoracoscopic Access for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 15 (2019) - Number 2
This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.
Biography Open Access
Meet Our Assistant Editor
Editorial Open Access
Editorial: Predatory Journals: Beware on Who You Trust
, 15(2): 68Paul E. Marik and Joseph Varon
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X1502191014113701
Editorial: Predatory Journals: Beware on Who You Trust
Editorial Open Access
Editorial: Current Approaches to COPD in 2019
, 15(2): 69 - 70Alexandru Corlateanu
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X1502191014114230
Editorial: Current Approaches to COPD in 2019
Review Article
Exhaled Nitric Oxide in COPD
, 15(2): 71 - 78Andras Bikov*, Martina Meszaros and Zsofia Lazar
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666181025150537
Exhaled Nitric Oxide in COPD
Review Article Open Access
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Respiratory Acidosis in the Intensive Care Unit
, 15(2): 79 - 89Yamely Mendez*, Francisco E. Ochoa-Martinez and Tatiana Ambrosii
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666181127141410
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Respiratory Acidosis in the Intensive Care Unit
Review Article
COPD and Comorbidities: Relating Mechanisms and Treatment
, 15(2): 90 - 101Velin Stratev*, Valentina Dimitrova and Diana Petkova
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666181018101021
COPD and Comorbidities: Relating Mechanisms and Treatment
Review Article Open Access
Triple Therapy in COPD
, 15(2): 102 - 111Claudio Micheletto* and Alice Sparacino
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190314151921
Triple Therapy in COPD
Review Article Open Access
COPD and Type 2 Diabetes
, 15(2): 112 - 119Chaitanya Mamillapalli*, Ramesh Tentu, Nitesh Kumar Jain and Ramanath Bhandari
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190211155640
COPD and Type 2 Diabetes
Articles Ahead of Print
Genetic Disorders of Surfactant Deficiency and Neonatal Lung Disease
Maria Papale, Giuseppe Fabio Parisi*, Amelia Licari, Raffaella Nenna and Salvatore Leonardi
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191022101620
View Abstract
The Immunomodulatory Role of Vitamin D in Respiratory Diseases
Giulio Pulvirenti, Giuseppe Fabio Parisi*, Sara Manti, Amelia Licari, Michele Miraglia del Giudice, Carmelo Salpietro, Gian Luigi Marseglia and Salvatore Leonardi
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191114144230
View Abstract
Benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with COPD with Use and without the Use of Supplemental Oxygen During Exercise
Jhonatan Betancourt Peña, Juan Carlos Ávila Valencia, Jorge Karim Assis, Hugo Hurtado Gutiérrez and Vicente Benavides Córdoba*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191021122926
View Abstract
Genetic Anomalies of the Respiratory Tract
Caterina Cuppari*, Maria Concetta Cutrupi, Annamaria Salpietro, Alessia Sallemi, Monica Fusco, Giuseppe Fabio Parisi and Carmelo Salpietro
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191022100525
View Abstract
Risk Factors Associated with Development of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Corpulmonale in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chaya S K , M Mahendra, T Thippeswamy, B S Jayaraj, K S Lokesh and P A Mahesh
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191018151526
View Abstract
Role of Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Hanin Abdulbaset Abo Taleb*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191018152439
View Abstract
The Impact of Tracheostomy Timing on the Duration and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
Renata de Souza Zaponi, Erica Fernanda Osaku, Lilian Regina Lengler Abentroth, Mayara Manzoni Marques da Silva, Jaiane Luiza Jaskowiak, Suely Mariko Ogasawara, Marcela Aparecida Leite*, Cláudia Rejane Lima de Macedo Costa, Itamar Regazzo Pedreschi Porto, Amaury Cezar Jorge and Pericles Almeida Delfino Duarte
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190830144056
View Abstract
Nosocomial Pneumonia: An Update on Early Diagnosis and Prevention
Artem Kuzovlev*, Aslan Shabanov and Andrey Grechko
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190808111757
View Abstract
Resolution of Empyema Thoracis after Patient Refusal of Surgical Intervention: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
John H. Ferguson*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190702164539
View Abstract
Cystic Fibrosis: New Insights into Therapeutic Approaches
Antonella Tosco, Valeria R. Villella, Valeria Raia, Guido Kroemer and Luigi Maiuri*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190702151613
View Abstract
Abstracts Ahead of Print
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Effects On Heart Rate Recovery In Restrictive Lung Disease Patients
José Savio Ribeiro, Darlé Ana da Silva Barros, Antônio Adolfo Mattos de Castro, Natália Cristina Vargas de Oliveira e Silva, Claudia Kumpel and Elias Ferreira Porto*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666191116105634
View Abstract
Published Contents
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 15, 2019
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 14, 2018
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 13, 2017
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 12, 2016
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 11, 2015
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 10, 2014
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 9, 2013
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 8, 2012
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 7, 2011
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 6, 2010
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 5, 2009
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 4, 2008
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 3, 2007
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 2, 2006
- Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, Volume 1, 2005
Editor's Choice
Real-World Comprehensive Disease Management of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
, 2019; 15(1): 4 - 15Wendi Mason*, Sally McLaughlin, Sophy Dedopoulos, Erin Mahoney, Tonja Meadows, John L. Stauffer and Lisa H. Lancaster
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190212155051
How Inhaled Asbestos Causes Scarring and Cancer
, 2018; 14(4): 204 - 217Arnold R. Brody*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666181231145538
The Case for Vitamin D Supplementation to Improve Protection against Respiratory Tract Infections
, 2018; 14(3): 128 - 134Alex Tanner and Stephen Allen*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666181211112527
Emerging Treatment Options in Severe Asthma
, 2018; 14(2): 64 - 76Eric Leung and Patrick D. Mitchell*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666180719102335
Critical Care for the Respiratory Specialist: Sepsis, Delirium and Long- Term Cognitive Dysfunction: Prevention with the Combination of Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone and Thiamine
, 2018; 14(1): 23 - 28Paul E. Marik* and Joseph Varon
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666180430145142
Asthma Management: Allocating Duties
, 2017; 13(4): 197 - 201Giuseppe Madonia* and Ursula Madonia
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666180320124324
Telemedicine in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Clinical, Economic and Organizational Impact
, 2017; 13(3): 132 - 151Carlos Zamarron*, Felix del Campo Matias and David Lojo Vicente
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X13666171004162046
Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis: State of the Art
, 2017; 13(2): 73 - 81Rafael Laniado-Laborin*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X13666170926154425
Premenstrual Asthma: A Myth or a Reality?
, 2017; 13(1): 5 - 13Sara Manti, Salvatore Leonardi*, Valeria Dipasquale, Lucia Tardino, Francesca Porcino, Annamaria Salpietro, Teresa Arrigo, Carmelo Salpietro and Caterina Cuppari
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X13666170511121110
Epidemiology and Pathology of Malignant Mesothelioma
, 2016; 12(4): 271 - 276Jack A. Kastelik, Mahmoud Loubani, Michael Greenstone, Simon Hart and Anne Campbell
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X12666160817145726
Open Access Articles
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Respiratory Acidosis in the Intensive Care Unit
, 2019; 15(2): 79 - 89Yamely Mendez*, Francisco E. Ochoa-Martinez and Tatiana Ambrosii
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Between Overlaps, Phenotypes and Illnesses
, 2019; 15(2): 147 - 155Alexandru Corlateanu*, Serghei Covantev, Irina Caraivanova, Vlada Bodrug, Victor Botnaru, Joseph Varon and Nikolaos Siafakas
Lung Cancer Surgery in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Surgical Selection Challenges And Clinical Outcomes
, 2019; 15(2): 140 - 146Georgia Hardavella*, Ioannis Karampinis, Panagiota Styliara and Ilias Kainis
Interventional Bronchoscopy in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
, 2019; 15(2): 133 - 139Semra Bilaçeroğlu*
Non-Invasive Ventilation in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 2019; 15(2): 120 - 132Cosei VC*, Borcea CI, Zaharie AM, Mihaltan FD and Deleanu OC
COPD and Type 2 Diabetes
, 2019; 15(2): 112 - 119Chaitanya Mamillapalli*, Ramesh Tentu, Nitesh Kumar Jain and Ramanath Bhandari
Intact Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: Is Bronchoscopic Removal Possible?
, 2019; 15(1): 64 - 66Massoud Sokouti, Mohsen Sokouti and Babak Sokouti*
Promoting the Development of Reference Equations for Spirometric Lung-Age
, 2019; 15(1): 62 - 63Helmi Ben Saad*
Primary Cardiac Tumors: A Retrospective Study
, 2019; 15(1): 57 - 61Mona Mlika*, Nouha Daoud, Emna Braham, Adel Marghli and Faouzi El Mezni
Diagnostic Challenges of Lymphoblastic Lymphomas of the Mediastinum
, 2019; 15(1): 51 - 56Mona Mlika*, Donia Khanfir, Emna Braham, Balkiss Meddeb and Faouzi Mezni
Effect of Statin Supplementation on Pulmonary Function and Inflammatory Markers in Patients of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
, 2019; 15(1): 45 - 50Mradul K. Daga*, Ankit Chhoda, Shashank Singh, Govind Mawari, Naresh Kumar, Tarun K. Mishra and Harmanjit S. Hira
Real-World Comprehensive Disease Management of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
, 2019; 15(1): 4 - 15Wendi Mason*, Sally McLaughlin, Sophy Dedopoulos, Erin Mahoney, Tonja Meadows, John L. Stauffer and Lisa H. Lancaster
Uniportal-Single Incision Thoracoscopic Access for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts
, 2019; 15(1): 39 - 44Cenk Balta*
Differences Between COPD Patients of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program According to the mMRC Dyspnea Scale
, 2019; 15(1): 32 - 38Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Vicente Benavides-Córdoba*, Juan Carlos Avila-Valencia and Hamilton Elias Rosero-Carvajal
Most Cited Articles
Review Article
Critical care for the respiratory specialist: Sepsis, delirium and long-term cognitive dysfunction: Prevention with the combination of Vitamin C, hydrocortisone and thiamine
, 2018; 14(1): 23-28.Paul E. Marik* and Joseph Varon
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666180430145142
Review Article
The role of biomarker genes in the diagnosis and treatment of nonsmall cell lung cancer
, 2018; 14(3): 142-148.Massoud Sokouti, Mohsen Sokouti and Babak Sokouti*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666181219113646
Research Article
Assessing the application of the reference lung age equations on the jordanian population
, 2018; 14(4): 227-236.Walid Al-Qerem*, Ezeddin S. Gassar, Alaa M. Hammad, Rania A. Al-Qirim, Yazun B. Jarrar, Jonathan Ling and Iman A. Basheti
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190112151713
Review Article
Electronic monitoring devices as an intervention in Asthma: The story so far
, 2018; 14(1): 5-22.Ireti Adejumo* and Dominick E. Shaw
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X14666180419145943
Research Article
Effect of statin supplementation on pulmonary function and inflammatory markers in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
, 2019; 15(1): 45-50.Mradul K. Daga*, Ankit Chhoda, Shashank Singh, Govind Mawari, Naresh Kumar, Tarun K. Mishra and Harmanjit S. Hira
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190614154338
Research Article
The impact of open-access status on journal indices: Respiratory and pulmonology journals
, 2019; 15(1): 26-31.Saif Aldeen AlRyalat*, Anas Abu Nassar, Faris Tamimi, Esraa Al-Fraihat, Lama Assaf, Razan Ghareeb, Mahmoud Masoudi and Mohammad Al-Essa
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190214154531
Case Report
Primary cardiac tumors: A retrospective study
, 2019; 15(1): 57-61.Mona Mlika*, Nouha Daoud, Emna Braham, Adel Marghli and Faouzi El Mezni
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190430122451
Review Article
Real-world comprehensive disease management of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
, 2019; 15(1): 4-15.Wendi Mason*, Sally McLaughlin, Sophy Dedopoulos, Erin Mahoney, Tonja Meadows, John L. Stauffer and Lisa H. Lancaster
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190212155051
Research Article
Diagnostic challenges of lymphoblastic lymphomas of the mediastinum
, 2019; 15(1): 51-56.Mona Mlika*, Donia Khanfir, Emna Braham, Balkiss Meddeb and Faouzi Mezni
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190214160509
Research Article
Differences between copd patients of a pulmonary rehabilitation program according to the mmrc dyspnea scale
, 2019; 15(1): 32-38.Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Vicente Benavides-Córdoba*, Juan Carlos Avila-Valencia and Hamilton Elias Rosero-Carvajal
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190404150703
Research Article
Social determinants associated with tuberculosis mortality in a general hospital in Mexico
, 2019; 15(1): 21-25.Juan Ángel Ábrego-Fernández and Rafael Laniado-Laborín*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190119160031
Editorial
The use of statins in respiratory diseases
, 2019; 15(1): 2-3.Abbas Alshami, Mohammed Alazzawi and Joseph Varon
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X1501190709103017
Research Article
Reference values for glittre activities of the daily living test in healthy subjects among indian population- a cross-sectional study
, 2019; 15(1): 16-20.Falguni Paul, Gopala Krishna Alaparthi, Shyam Krishnan Krishnan*, Anand Ramakrishna, Vishak Acharya and Pretham Acharya
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190112145934
Letters to the editor
Promoting the development of reference equations for spirometric lung-age
, 2019; 15(1): 62-63.Helmi Ben Saad*
DOI: 10.2174/2210327909666190404142439
Research Article
Uniportal-single incision thoracoscopic access for pulmonary hydatid cysts
, 2019; 15(1): 39-44.Cenk Balta*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190508090653
Most Accessed Articles
The Innovations in Pulmonary Hypertension Pathophysiology and Treatment: What are our Options!
, 2018; 14(4): 189-203.Charlene Kalani, Ismael Garcia, Cynthia Ocegueda-Pacheco, Joseph Varon and Salim Surani*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190117133311
Real-World Comprehensive Disease Management of Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
, 2019; 15(1): 4-15.Wendi Mason*, Sally McLaughlin, Sophy Dedopoulos, Erin Mahoney, Tonja Meadows, John L. Stauffer and Lisa H. Lancaster
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190212155051
Estimating Mortality Incidence for the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: A Metaanalysis from 21 Countries in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
, 2018; 14(4): 218-226.Tahoora Mousavi, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara, Mohammadreza Haghshenas* and Fatemeh Roozbeh
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190112100735
How Inhaled Asbestos Causes Scarring and Cancer
, 2018; 14(4): 204-217.Arnold R. Brody*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666181231145538
Radiological Presentation of H1N1 Influenza in the 2017 Outbreak in India and Correlation with Patient Outcome
, 2018; 14(4): 237-244.Swapna Ramaswamy, Anushree Chakraborty*, Jayachamarajapura Shivananjaiah Akshata, Bokkikere Puttaswamy Raghu and Chikkavenkatappa Nagaraja
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190104144911
Assessing the Application of the Reference Lung Age Equations on the Jordanian Population
, 2018; 14(4): 227-236.Walid Al-Qerem*, Ezeddin S. Gassar, Alaa M. Hammad, Rania A. Al-Qirim, Yazun B. Jarrar, Jonathan Ling and Iman A. Basheti
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190112151713
Uniportal-Single Incision Thoracoscopic Access for Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts
, 2019; 15(1): 39-44.Cenk Balta*
DOI: 10.2174/1573398X15666190508090653
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Editor-in-Chief
Joseph Varon
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX
USA
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The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, TX
USA
Biography
Biography of Joseph Varon
Dr. Varon is the Chief of Critical Care Services at Foundation Surgical Hospital and Past Chief of Staff at University General Hospital in Houston. He is Professor of Acute and Continuing Care at The University of Texas in Houston, and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He is Professor of Medicine, Surgery and Emergency Medicine at several universities. Dr. Varon is Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Pulmonary Diseases and Geriatrics and has added qualifications in Emergency Medicine and Sleep Disorders. An avid researcher, Dr, Varon has contributed over 700 peer-reviewed journal articles, 10 full textbooks, and 10 dozen book chapters to the literature. He co-described the hyponatremia associated to extreme exercise syndrome, also known as the “Varon-Ayus syndrome”. Dr. Varon has lectured in over 60 different countries around the globe.
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Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews Journal was launched in 2005. Dr. Joseph Varon serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal.
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