Scientific publications

Ciro scientists maintain ongoing research to provide the best treatments for our patients. You can find an overview of publications in scientific journals and professional magazines below.

Arterial stiffness in patients with COPD: the role of systemic inflammation and the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation

Vanfleteren LE, Spruit MA, Groenen MT, Bruijnzeel PL, Taib Z, Rutten EP, Op ’t Roodt J, Akkermans MA, Wouters EF, Franssen FM

Persistent systemic inflammation and symptoms of depression among patients with COPD in the ECLIPSE cohort

Janssen DJ, Müllerova H, Agusti A, Yates JC, Tal-Singer R, Rennard SI, Vestbo J, Wouters EF

Clinical highlights from the 2013 ERS Congress in Barcelona

Spruit MA, Marvisi M, Coolen J, Poletti V, Gasparini S, Ställberg B, Herth FJ

A qualitative assessment of COPD patients’ experiences of pulmonary rehabilitation and guidance by healthcare professionals

Meis JJ, Bosma CB, Spruit MA, Franssen FM, Janssen DJ, Teixeira PJ, Augustin IM, Wouters EF, de Vries NK, Schols AM, Kremers SP

Cognitive impairment in patients with COPD: a review

Cleutjens FA, Janssen DJ, Gijsen C, Dijkstra JB, Ponds RW, Wouters EF

Comparison of three different techniques for the isolation of viral RNA in sputum

Vanspauwen MJ, Wolffs PF, Franssen FM, Bruggeman CA, Wouters EF, Linssen CF

Determinants of 1-year changes in disease-specific health status in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A 1-year observational study

Wilke S, Spruit MA, Wouters EF, Schols JM, Franssen FM, Janssen DJ

Educational programmes in COPD management interventions: A systematic review.

Stoilkova, A., Janssen, D.J.A., and Wouters, E.F.M.

Within-day test-retest reliability of the Timed Up & Go test in patients with advanced chronic organ failure.

Mesquita R, Janssen DJ, Wouters EF, Schols JM, Pitta F, Spruit MA.

The ABC of GOLD A-B-C-D.

Franssen FM, Han MK.

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