"Pulmonary Emergencies" is now available

"Pulmonary Emergencies", the latest in the ERS Monograph series, is available now. Edited by Leo Heunks, Alexandre Demoule and Wolfram Windisch, it provides a comprehensive overview of pulmonary emergencies, from pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, right heart failure and haematothorax to acute exacerbations of diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Recent developments in treatment strategies for acute pulmonary problems are also discussed in detail, with chapters on topics such as high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy, extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal and noninvasive ventilation.
Read it online (free to ERS members) or buy your copy.

Read the latest from the ERS journals

The December issues of Breathe, the European Respiratory Journal and the European Respiratory Review are online now, and ERJ Open Research publishes new articles on a continuous basis.

• Breathe: breathe.ersjournals.com
• European Respiratory Journal: erj.ersjournals.com
• European Respiratory Review: err.ersjournals.com
• ERJ Open Research: openres.ersjournals.com

Interviews with ERS editors now on YouTube

The European Respiratory Society Youtube channel now features interviews with the editors of all four ERS journals, as well as the Guest Editors of two recent ERS Monographs.

You can watch them all, along with the latest ERS Vision videos, at www.youtube.com/user/EuropeanRespiratory

ERJ November Podcast: high attenuation areas on chest CT in community-dwelling adults

As part of the November issue, the European Respiratory Journal presents the latest in its series of podcasts. Chief editor Marc Humbert discusses with Prof. David J. Lederer from the Columbia University Medical Center, USA, how measurement of high attenuation areas on chest CT imaging might be used to identify community-dwelling adults with reduced lung function, interstitial lung abnormalities, and a higher risk of death.

 Listen to the podcast 
 Read the article
 Read the accompanying editorial

Pre-order "Pulmonary Emergencies" now!

Pulmonary Emergencies, edited by Leo Heunks, Alexandre Demoule and Wolfram Windisch, will be published in December. It provides a comprehensive overview of pulmonary emergencies, from pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, right heart failure and haematothorax to acute exacerbations of diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It discusses recent developments in treatment strategies for acute pulmonary problems are in detail, with chapters on topics such as high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy, extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal and noninvasive ventilation.

• Pulmonary Emergencies is available from the ERS Bookshop

• Order your copy by 17 November and save €10

Interviews with the Guest Editors of Controversies in COPD and Imaging

Guest Editors John Hurst and Yvonne Heijdra discuss the necessity of a COPD focused Monograph, citing the widespread and diverse nature of the condition, and the need to raise awareness of COPD.

Read Controversies in COPD here

R. Graham Barr, Jens Vogel-Claussen and David G. Parr, Monograph Guest Editors, detail the aims of ERS's specialised Imaging monograph, and discuss the emergence and rapid development of imaging in recent years.

Read Imaging here

Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease - available now

The new ERS Monograph, Palliative Care in Respiratory Disease, is available now in PDF, ePub, web and print. It provides a comprehensive overview of palliative care in respiratory disease, including coverage of policy variations around the world, epidemiology of advanced respiratory diseases, access to palliative care and the need for care in a range of chronic respiratory diseases from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to lung cancer and cystic fibrosis. There are detailed sections on breathlessness, focusing on symptom definition, patient and caregiver experiences, physiological mechanisms, measurement and management; and on care for patients with advanced disease who are in the terminal phases of their illness.

• Read it online (free to ERS members)
• Buy a print copy with online access included

Read the latest articles in ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research, the open-access research journal from the European Respiratory Society, publishes continuously online, and has now been accepted for indexing in PubMed Central. Read the latest papers and find out how to submit your research at openres.ersjournals.com.

Sign up for ERS book email alerts

Did you know you can sign up to receive an email alert whenever a new ERS book is published? Just go to erspublications.com/content/ers-books-content-alerts and enter your details.

The August ERJ is online now

The latest issue of the European Respiratory Journal is available online now. Read it at erj.ersjournals.com

Improving the mobile experience

The latest ERS Monograph, SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections, is available to download in EPUB format as well as PDF and web view. This means you can read it in iBooks, Play Books and other tablet and smartphone apps, and enables you to change the text size and background colour, as well as making notes and adding your own bookmarks. Just log in, download the file and start reading!

Online access to SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections

Each print copy of SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections, the latest ERS Monograph, includes a unique access code to give you online access to the book in web, PDF and EPUB formats.
Simply buy the book from ERSbookshop.com and follow the instructions inside the front cover.
If you're an ERS member, or you work or study at a subscribing institution, you automatically have access to all the ERS Monographs online already.

SARS, MERS and other Viral Lung Infections - online now!

Viral respiratory tract infections are important and common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past two decades, several novel viral respiratory infections have emerged with epidemic potential that threaten global health security. This Monograph aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome and other viral respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and human rhinovirus, through six chapters written by authoritative experts from around the globe.

Read it online at: http://www.erspublications.com/content/sars-mers-and-other-viral-lung-infections

Buy a print copy at http://www.ersbookshop.com/sars-mers-and-other-viral-lung-infections-319-p.asp

ERJ Open Research now available in ERS Publications app

ERS' newest journal, ERJ Open Research, is now available in the ERS Publications app for iPhone and iPad, alongside the European Respiratory Journal, the European Respiratory Review and Breathe. Download the app from the Apple App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ers-publications/id551694709?mt=8

Serum periostin in obstructive airways disease

The May issue of the European Respiratory Journal features a study that aims to describe the distribution of serum periostin levels in adults with airflow obstruction, its relationship with other variables, and the effect of inhaled corticosteroids on periostin levels. To read this open access article and much more, visit ersjournals.com

Latest ERJ podcast - Edmund Lau discusses the use of resting pulmonary artery pressure to predict abnormal exercise haemodynamics

Summer special offer

Take advantage of our ersbookshop.com special offer - receive free shipping worldwide on all orders over €100 placed before 30 June. Visit ersbookshop.com to browse our books.

What they are saying about the Controversies in COPD Monograph

"...contains a vast amount of information on the disease, its prevalence, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment options. The book's format makes it quick and simple to find out what you need to know, and its size would make it easy to take to work for use in practice [...] invaluable for anyone working with patients with the disease." Emma Vincent, Nursing Standard

Read Controversies in COPD online at erspublications.com - access is free for European Respiratory Society members. Print copies can be ordered from ersbookshop.com

Publish your work in ERJ Open Research

Find out more about the ERS' youngest open access journal and discover how to publish your work alongside other high-quality articles covering basic science, clinical translational science and clinical medicine. Visit openres.ersjournals.com to find out more.

Respiration at the extremes of age

Articles in the March issue of Breathe have the common thread of respiration at the extremes of age. The issue includes articles on common respiratory conditions in newborns, asthma in the elderly, and much more. Visit breathe.ersjournals.com to read this open access issue.

World Pulmonary Hypertension Day

Thursday 5 May is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monograph on Pulmonary Hypertension ordered by 12 May. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

May ERJ online now!

The May issue of the ERJ is online now. The issue features Editor's Choice articles on: blood eosinophil count as a means of identifying inflammation in COPD; serum periostin levels as a marker of type 2 inflammation in adult symptomatic airway disease; and successful management of latent TB infection through systematic monitoring and evaluation. Visit erj.ersjournals.com - ERS members have free online access to all articles.

World Asthma Day

Tuesday 3 May is World Asthma Day. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monographs on Paediatric Asthma and Difficult-to-Treat Severe Asthma ordered by 10 May. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy copies of these books.

Controversies in COPD: new CME test

You can now earn CME (continuing medical education) credits even more quickly with the ERS Monograph on Controversies in COPD. Our new design splits the questions into five bite-size tests, making it easier to fit earning credits into your limited time. Successfully complete all five tests and you will receive 5 CME credits. Visit the ERS e-Learning Resources to take the tests.

Accessing the ERS Monograph online

Printed copies of the ERS Monograph now feature a seven-digit code that provides free access to the online version. If you have bought a print copy of Imaging or Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and would like to access the book online, visit erspublications.com/Activate-online-access and follow the instructions.

If you have not bought a print copy of the Monograph, you can still access the content online at erspublications.com by entering your ERS membership details, or paying for access to a full issue or an individual chapter.

To buy print copies of the ERS Monograph, visit ersbookshop.com.

Monograph reader survey - still time to have your say!

The ERS Monograph reader survey closes on 17 April but there's still time to have your say. The short survey aims to find out your views about future content and your needs as a reader. The survey only takes 5 minutes to complete and you have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a Monograph of your choice. Have your say and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MZTVZY9

ERR: Clinical Year in Review

The March issue of the European Respiratory Review features several Clinical Year in Review articles focusing on pulmonary hypertension, sleep apnoea, tuberculosis therapy, paediatric respiratory infections, asthma in childhood and sleep disordered breathing in childhood. To read these open access reviews and much more, visit err.ersjournals.com

Latest ERJ podcast - Jane Lucas discusses PICADAR, a predictive tool for PCD

Monograph reader survey: don't miss the chance to have your say

The ERS Monograph constantly aims to meet the needs of its readers and newcomers to the book series. We are conducting a short survey to find out your views about future content and your needs as a reader of both printed and electronic books. The survey only takes 5 minutes to complete and respondents have the opportunity to enter a prize draw and win a Monograph of their choice. Have your say and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MZTVZY9

Common respiratory conditions in newborns

Respiratory distress is a common presenting feature among newborns. The March issue of Breathe features an article that discusses these conditions, the need for prompt investigation and the crucial use of chest radiographs in diagnosis. The article aims to enable readers to develop a diagnostic framework for use when encountering infant respiratory distress. To read this article and much more, visit breathe.ersjournals.com

Controversies in COPD: new CME test

You can now earn CME (continuing medical education) credits even more quickly with the ERS Monograph on Controversies in COPD. Our new design splits the questions into five, bite size tests, making it easier to fit earning credits into your limited time. Successfully complete all five tests and you will receive 5 CME credits. Visit the ERS e-Learning Resources to take the tests.

Future treatment of asthma

The March issue of the European Respiratory Review features an article that discusses the future of monoclonal antibodies in the treatment of asthma, as well as other new ways of managing the condition. Future views based on the paradigm shifts that are soon to occur are also discussed. To read this open access paper and much more, visit err.ersjournals.com

Monograph reader survey: don't miss the chance to have your say

The ERS Monograph constantly aims to meet the needs of its readers and newcomers to the book series. We are conducting a short survey to find out your views about future content and your needs as a reader of both printed and electronic books. The survey only takes 5 minutes to complete and respondents have the opportunity to enter a prize draw and win a Monograph of their choice. Have your say and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MZTVZY9

High numbers of patients missing essential lung cancer tests and treatment

An international study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, has indicated massive discrepancies in patient access to the most effective lung cancer testing and treatment. The study was the first of its kind to look at the worldwide availability of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tests and the subsequent effect on patients' access to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), an essential alternative to chemotherapy in certain areas.

Read the ERJ article.

April ERJ online now!

The April issue of the ERJ  is online now. The issue features Editor's Choice articles on: asthma as a cause of subfertility; meropenem/clavulanate as a safe, effective treatment for MDR- and XDR-TB; and subclassification of bronchiectasis that informs targeted therapy. Visit erj.ersjournals.com - ERS members have free online access to all articles.

ERJ Open Research: Zika virus

ERJ Open Research features a topical editorial about the Zika virus. The editorial considers diagnostic challenges and the possible spread of the virus beyond the southern hemisphere. The establishment and work of PREPARE (the Platform for European Preparedness Against (Re-)emerging Epidemics) in collaboration with ISARIC (International Severe Acute Respiratory and Emerging Infection Consortium) may provide the coordinated, international response WHO has called for. To read this and other open access articles, visit openres.ersjournals.com

Monograph reader survey: have your say

The ERS Monograph constantly aims to meet the needs of its readers and newcomers to the book series. We are conducting a short survey to find out your views about future content and your needs as a reader of both printed and electronic books. The survey only takes 5 minutes to complete and respondents have the opportunity to enter a prize draw and win a Monograph of their choice. Have your say and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MZTVZY9.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Monograph is now available. It aims to discuss the latest achievements in IPF, and covers key diagnostic issues, staging of the disease, complications and comorbidities, treatment, unmet patient needs, and perspectives for the future. The book will be of interest to all clinicians and researchers in this area.

ERS members can read Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at erspublications.com. You can order your print copy ersbookshop.com

World TB Day

Thursday 24 March is World TB Day. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monographs on Tuberculosis and Pulmonary Complications of HIV ordered by 31 March. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy copies of these books.

ERJ highlight: grading pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma

The March issue of the European Respiratory Journal features an article that discusses the relevance of a pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma (SQCC) grading scheme. The study suggests that that the morphological characteristics of pulmonary SQCC may have a significant prognostic impact on survival. To read this study and much more, visit erj.ersjournals.com

Monograph reader survey: have your say

The ERS Monograph constantly aims to meet the needs of its readers and newcomers to the book series. We are conducting a short survey to find out your views about future content and your needs as a reader of both printed and electronic books. The survey only takes 5 minutes to complete and respondents have the opportunity to enter a prize draw and win a Monograph of their choice. Have your say and complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MZTVZY9.

The latest ERR issue is online now!

The March issue of the European Respiratory Review (ERR) has been published online. Highlights from the issue include: long-acting muscarinic antagonists as add-on asthma therapy; radiotherapy in nonsmall cell lung cancer; and the KRAS oncogene in lung cancer. Visit err.ersjournals.com to read these and many more open access articles.

March ERJ online now!

The March issue of the ERJ is online now. The issue features a European Respiratory Society (ERS) task force report, which compiles a reference collection of respiratory sounds, providing a source for education. The latest pulmonary vascular disease report from the Right Heart Thrombi European Registry is also a highlight of the issue. To read these articles and much more, visit erj.ersjournals.com

Imaging

The Imaging Monograph is now available. The book covers two main areas: imaging methodology and safety; and imaging use in specific respiratory conditions. Chapters include: safety issues in CT and MRI, MRI methods, radionuclide imaging, chest radiography, COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and much more. The Monograph will be of interest to pulmonologists in all areas of respiratory medicine.

ERS members can read Imaging at erspublications.com. You can order your print copy at ersbookshop.com

Rare Disease Day

Monday 29 February is Rare Disease Day. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monograph on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis pre-ordered by 7 March 2016. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

ERJ Editor's choice

The February issue of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ) features a study that considers the safety and efficacy of bedaquilline in a patient population treated for drug-resistant tuberculosis, including extensively drug-resistant TB. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read this study and much more.

ERR highlight: right heart catheterisation

The December issue of the European Respiratory Review features an article that discusses the use of right heart catheterisation (RHC) in diagnosing pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension. In the absence of guidance for RHC best practice, the article highlights the importance of standardising procedures and calls for greater regularisation for optimal use in best practice. To find out more, visit err.ersjournals.com.

Breathe highlight: sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy

One of the highlights of the December Breathe is an article on sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy, a common condition amongst pregnant women. The article aims to highlight the condition's prevalence and its associated risk factors, explore its impact on adverse maternal and fetal outcomes and introduce management options for sleep disordered breathing in pregnancy. Visit breathe.ersjournals.com to read this and many other interesting articles.

ERJ highlight: sleep apnoea and the HPA axis

The February issue of the European Respiratory Journal features an interesting study on the association of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Whilst previous studies on the association between OSA and HPA have been inconsistent, this study suggests that sleep apnoea in nonobese men and slightly obese women may be connected with HPA axis activation. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read more.

World Cancer Day

Thursday 4 February is World Cancer Day. To mark this event, the ERS is offering a €10 discount on all copies of the ERS Monograph on Lung Cancer ordered by 11 February 2016. Visit ersbookshop.com to buy your copy.

February ERJ online now!

The February issue of the ERJ is online now. The issue features Editor's Choice articles on: physician-led multidisciplinary teams in adult CF management; OSA in nonobese men/slightly obese women; genetic causes of PAH and PVOD; and much more. Visit erj.ersjournals.com - ERS members have free online access to all articles.

Breathe: physiology masterclass

The December issue of Breathe features a highlight article on the respiratory physiology of pregnancy. Read this article and much more at the Breathe website.

ERJ Editor's choice

The January issue of the ERJ features a study that suggests management of obstructive sleep disordered breathing in childhood should follow a stepwise approach. Visit erj.ersjournals.com to read this study and much more.

Still time to save €20 on book bundles - order before 31 January

There is still time to save €20 when you order one of the special offer book bundles in our January sale. Bundles include Cystic Fibrosis + Paediatric Asthma, Tuberculosis + Pulmonary Complications of HIV, and much more. Visit the ersbookshop.com to find out more and order your bundle. Hurry - offer ends 31 January!

ERR highlight: sleep apnoea driving accidents reduced with therapy

The December issue of the European Respiratory Review features an interesting study on the use of therapy to reduce driving accidents caused by sleep apnoea. This finding has led to a European Union directive that prohibits moderate and severe OSAS patients from driving until effective therapy is established. Read this study and much more at err.ersjournals.com

Pre-order IPF and save €10!

The Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Monograph is now available to pre-order. Save €10 when you pre-order by 16 February. Visit ersbookshop.com to pre-order your copy.

ERJ Open Research

ERJ Open Research recently completed its second issue. The issue features 10 original articles on topics such as: valproic acid in small cell lung carcinoma; hormonal contraception and asthma risk; IPF guideline compliance; and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in children with CF. Visit the ERJ Open Research website to read these and many more open access articles.

Breathe: managing asthma in pregnancy

The December issue of Breathe features a highlight article on the management of asthma in pregnancy, which points out that while guidelines exist they are too rarely used. Read this and more at the Breathe website.

ERJ Editor's choice

The January ERJ features Editor's choice studies on healthy eating in uncontrolled asthma and on the value of interferon-gamma in prediction models for childhood tuberculosis. Visit the ERJ website to read these papers and much more.

Find out more about the Monograph - watch the interview with Editor in Chief, Robert Bals

January sale - don't miss out!

Benefit from an ERS special offer throughout January and save €20 when you order one of our book bundles. Bundles include Cystic Fibrosis + Paediatric Asthma, Tuberculosis + Pulmonary Complications of HIV, and much more. Click here to find out more and order your bundle.