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Respirology

Official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.

Edited by:
Philip J. Thompson


ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2007: 23/34 (Respiratory System)
Impact Factor: 1.847


Respirology is a journal of international standing, publishing peer-reviewed articles of scientific excellence in clinical and experimental respiratory biology and disease and its related fields of research including thoracic surgery, internal medicine, immunology, intensive and critical care, epidemiology, cell and molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology.

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Average time from submission to first decision is 35 days.

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RES Press Releases

Examining the Avian Flu: From Pandemic Planning to Vaccine Development
Singapore - 8 April, 2008 - The journal Respirology has launched a special supplementary issue on the avian influenza. Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the collection of papers present an inclusive insight into the threat of the avian influenza pandemic by addressing a wide range of topics including the basic biology of the virus, updates on laboratory diagnosis and influenza anti-viral, treatment options, and pandemic planning.

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Click here to view the entire March 2008 supplementary issue for FREE online.

Childhood Asthma in the Torres Strait Region Remains High
Singapore - 9 April 2008 -
According to a study in Respirology published by Wiley-Blackwell, the prevalence of asthma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is similar to that of mainland Australian children - who have one of the highest asthma rates in the world.

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Click here to access the original article, published in the May 2008 issue, online.

Procalcitonin: A Valuable Predicator for Lethal Respiratory Failure

Singapore - 22 May, 2008 - High levels or persistent elevation of PCT in patients with severe pneumonia usually results in death. According to a study in Respirology published by Wiley-Blackwell, Procalcitonin (PCT) levels in patients are indicative of survival rates, proving to be a valuable prognostic factor of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

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Invited Review
Management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: Update 2007
Wing Wai Yew and Chi Chiu Leung

Thirteenth APSR Congress
Optimal Use of Advanced Technology
19 - 22 November 2008

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract submissions deadline: 31 July 2008
Visit www.apsr2008.org

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OCTOBER 2008

 

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