INVITED EDITORIAL

Michael K. Stickland and Jordan D. Miller

The best medicine: exercise training normalizes chemosensitivity and sympathoexcitation in heart failure
J Appl Physiol 105: 779-781, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90889.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

ARTICLES

Yu-Long Li, Yanfeng Ding, Chad Agnew, and Harold D. Schultz

Exercise training improves peripheral chemoreflex function in heart failure rabbits
J Appl Physiol 105: 782-790, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90533.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental Tables]  

Hiroshige Taniguchi, Tetsu Tsukada, Sachiko Ootaki, Yoshiaki Yamada, and Makoto Inoue

Correspondence between food consistency and suprahyoid muscle activity, tongue pressure, and bolus transit times during the oropharyngeal phase of swallowing
J Appl Physiol 105: 791-799, 2008. First published June 12, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90485.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aikaterini E. Tsakoniti, Christoforos A. Stoupis, and Spyros I. Athanasopoulos

Quadriceps cross-sectional area changes in young healthy men with different magnitude of Q angle
J Appl Physiol 105: 800-804, 2008. First published June 12, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00961.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Couppé, M. Kongsgaard, P. Aagaard, P. Hansen, J. Bojsen-Moller, M. Kjaer, and S. P. Magnusson

Habitual loading results in tendon hypertrophy and increased stiffness of the human patellar tendon
J Appl Physiol 105: 805-810, 2008. First published June 12, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90361.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jan T. Groothuis, Fleur Poelkens, Constantijn W. Wouters, Miriam Kooijman, and Maria T. E. Hopman

Leg intravenous pressure during head-up tilt
J Appl Physiol 105: 811-815, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90304.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Daniel A. Judelson, Carl M. Maresh, Linda M. Yamamoto, Mark J. Farrell, Lawrence E. Armstrong, William J. Kraemer, Jeff S. Volek, Barry A. Spiering, Douglas J. Casa, and Jeffrey M. Anderson

Effect of hydration state on resistance exercise-induced endocrine markers of anabolism, catabolism, and metabolism
J Appl Physiol 105: 816-824, 2008. First published July 10, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01010.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Francesca Amati, John J. Dubé, Chris Shay, and Bret H. Goodpaster

Separate and combined effects of exercise training and weight loss on exercise efficiency and substrate oxidation
J Appl Physiol 105: 825-831, 2008. First published July 10, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90384.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nicola Scichilone, Alba La Sala, Maria Bellia, Katherine Fallano, Alkis Togias, Robert H. Brown, Massimo Midiri, and Vincenzo Bellia

The airway response to deep inspirations decreases with COPD severity and is associated with airway distensibility assessed by computed tomography
J Appl Physiol 105: 832-838, 2008. First published July 10, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01307.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anisha A. Gupte, Gregory L. Bomhoff, and Paige C. Geiger

Age-related differences in skeletal muscle insulin signaling: the role of stress kinases and heat shock proteins
J Appl Physiol 105: 839-848, 2008. First published July 3, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00148.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Akiko Honda, Naota Sogo, Seigo Nagasawa, Takeru Kato, and Yoshihisa Umemura

Bones benefits gained by jump training are preserved after detraining in young and adult rats
J Appl Physiol 105: 849-853, 2008. First published July 3, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00902.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yandong Jiang, Yafen Liang, and Robert M. Kacmarek

The principle of upper airway unidirectional flow facilitates breathing in humans
J Appl Physiol 105: 854-858, 2008. First published July 3, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90599.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dongmei Liu, E. Jeffrey Metter, Luigi Ferrucci, and Stephen M. Roth

TNF promoter polymorphisms associated with muscle phenotypes in humans
J Appl Physiol 105: 859-867, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90655.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Brian C. Clark, Lailah C. Issac, Jason L. Lane, Leatha A. Damron, and Richard L. Hoffman

Neuromuscular plasticity during and following 3 wk of human forearm cast immobilization
J Appl Physiol 105: 868-878, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90530.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. J. Green, M. E. Burnett, C. L. D'Arsigny, D. E. O'Donnell, J. Ouyang, and K. A. Webb

Altered metabolic and transporter characteristics of vastus lateralis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
J Appl Physiol 105: 879-886, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90458.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

André De Troyer

Impact of diaphragmatic contraction on the stiffness of the canine mediastinum
J Appl Physiol 105: 887-893, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00198.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erin P. Delaney, Colin N. Young, Angela DiSabatino, Michael E. Stillabower, and William B. Farquhar

Limb venous tone and responsiveness in hypertensive humans
J Appl Physiol 105: 894-901, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90574.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Per A. Tesch, Ferdinand von Walden, Thomas Gustafsson, Richard M. Linnehan, and Todd A. Trappe

Skeletal muscle proteolysis in response to short-term unloading in humans
J Appl Physiol 105: 902-906, 2008. First published June 5, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90558.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Keshore R. Bidasee, Hong Zheng, Chun-Hong Shao, Sheeva K. Parbhu, George J. Rozanski, and Kaushik P. Patel

Exercise training initiated after the onset of diabetes preserves myocardial function: effects on expression of β-adrenoceptors
J Appl Physiol 105: 907-914, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00103.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Svend S. Geertsen, Jesper Lundbye-Jensen, and Jens B. Nielsen

Increased central facilitation of antagonist reciprocal inhibition at the onset of dorsiflexion following explosive strength training
J Appl Physiol 105: 915-922, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01155.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jarrod A. Call, Kevin A. Voelker, Andrew V. Wolff, Ryan P. McMillan, Nick P. Evans, Matthew W. Hulver, Robert J. Talmadge, and Robert W. Grange

Endurance capacity in maturing mdx mice is markedly enhanced by combined voluntary wheel running and green tea extract
J Appl Physiol 105: 923-932, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00028.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephen J. Lai-Fook and Pamela K. Houtz

Airway constriction measured from tantalum bronchograms in conscious mice in response to methacholine
J Appl Physiol 105: 933-941, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00133.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michelle McGuire, Chun Liu, Ying Cao, and Liming Ling

Formation and maintenance of ventilatory long-term facilitation require NMDA but not non-NMDA receptors in awake rats
J Appl Physiol 105: 942-950, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01274.2006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pablo La Padula, Juanita Bustamante, Analía Czerniczyniec, and Lidia E. Costa

Time course of regression of the protection conferred by simulated high altitude to rat myocardium: correlation with mtNOS
J Appl Physiol 105: 951-957, 2008. First published June 19, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90400.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ryusuke Nakai, Takashi Azuma, Mai Sudo, Shin-ichi Urayama, Osamu Takizawa, and Sadami Tsutsumi

MRI analysis of structural changes in skeletal muscles and surrounding tissues following long-term walking exercise with training equipment
J Appl Physiol 105: 958-963, 2008. First published July 3, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.01204.2007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY

A. Tsuda, N. Filipovic, D. Haberthür, R. Dickie, Y. Matsui, M. Stampanoni, and J. C. Schittny

Finite element 3D reconstruction of the pulmonary acinus imaged by synchrotron X-ray tomography
J Appl Physiol 105: 964-976, 2008. First published June 26, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90546.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

HIGHLIGHTED TOPICS

Kirsten Corder, Ulf Ekelund, Rebekah M. Steele, Nicholas J. Wareham, and Søren Brage

Assessment of physical activity in youth
J Appl Physiol 105: 977-987, 2008. First published July 17, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00094.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Margarita Teran-Garcia, Tuomo Rankinen, and Claude Bouchard

Genes, exercise, growth, and the sedentary, obese child
J Appl Physiol 105: 988-1001, 2008. First published June 5, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00070.2008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

POINT-COUNTERPOINT

Daniel J. Green, Andrew J. Maiorana, and N. Tim Cable

Point:Counterpoint: Exercise training does/does not induce vascular adaptations beyond the active muscle beds
J Appl Physiol 105: 1002-1004, 2008. First published May 15, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90570.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dick H. J. Thijssen and Maria T. E. Hopman

Counterpoint: Exercise training does not induce vascular adaptations beyond the active muscle beds
J Appl Physiol 105: 1004-1006, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90570.2008a [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rebuttal from Drs. Green, Maiorana, and Cable
J Appl Physiol 105: 1006-1007, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90570.2008b [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rebuttal from Drs. Thijssen and Hopman
J Appl Physiol 105: 1007-1007, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90570.2008c [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dick H. J. Thijssen, Daniel J. Green, Andrew Maiorana, Nigel T. Cable, and Maria T. E. Hopman

Last Word on Point:Counterpoint: Exercise training does/does not induce vascular adaptations beyond the active muscle beds
J Appl Physiol 105: 1011-1011, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90931.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

POINT-COUNTERPOINT COMMENTS

David C. Poole, Brad J. Behnke, Timothy I. Musch, Marcus Sandri, Stephen Gielen, Ole J. Kemi, Oivind Rognmo, Ulrik Wisloff, Per M. Haram, Shawn B. Bender, M. Harold Laughlin, Atsuko Kagaya, Mutsuko Yoshizawa, Seiji Maeda, and Hirofumi Tanaka

Exercise training does/does not induce vascular adaptations beyond the active muscle beds
J Appl Physiol 105: 1008-1010, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.zdg-8158.pcpcomm.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Christopher J. Gore, Michael J. Ashenden, Ken Sharpe, and David T. Martin

Delta efficiency calculation in Tour de France champion is wrong
J Appl Physiol 105: 1020-1020, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90459.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Edward F. Coyle

Reply to Gore, Ashenden, Sharpe, and Martin
J Appl Physiol 105: 1021-1021, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90635.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT

Wei Zhang, Charles S. Chung, Leonid Shmuylovich, and Sándor J. Kovács

Is left ventricular volume during diastasis the real equilibrium volume, and what is its relationship to diastolic suction?
J Appl Physiol 105: 1012-1014, 2008. First published September 27, 2007; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00799.2007 [Full Text] [PDF] [Supplemental Video]  

Erik L. Ritman, Ares Pasipoularides, Theo Arts, Tammo Delhaas, Partho P. Sengupta, Bijoy K. Khandheria, A. Jamil Tajik, Alain Boussuges, and Jacques Regnard

Commentaries on Viewpoint: Is left ventricular volume during diastasis the real equilibrium volume, and what is its relationship to diastolic suction?
J Appl Physiol 105: 1015-1016, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.zdg-8134-vpcomm.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carl J. Ade and Brett J. Wong

Commentary on Viewpoint: Is left ventricular volume during diastasis the real equilibrium volume, and what is the relationship to diastolic suction?
J Appl Physiol 105: 1017-1017, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90325.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mustafa Yildiz

Commentary on Viewpoint: Is left ventricular volume during diastasis the real equilibrium volume, and what is its relationship to diastolic suction?
J Appl Physiol 105: 1018-1018, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90338.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

Wei Zhang, Charles S. Chung, Leonid Shmuylovich, and Sándor J. Kovács

Last Word on Viewpoint: Is left ventricular volume during diastasis the real equilibrium volume, and what is its relationship to diastolic suction?
J Appl Physiol 105: 1019-1019, 2008; doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.90488.2008 [Full Text] [PDF]  

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