V. Backer

972 total citations · 1 hit paper
15 papers, 715 citations indexed

About

V. Backer is a scholar working on Physiology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Immunology and Allergy. According to data from OpenAlex, V. Backer has authored 15 papers receiving a total of 715 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 14 papers in Physiology, 10 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 5 papers in Immunology and Allergy. Recurrent topics in V. Backer's work include Asthma and respiratory diseases (14 papers), Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery (6 papers) and Respiratory and Cough-Related Research (5 papers). V. Backer is often cited by papers focused on Asthma and respiratory diseases (14 papers), Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery (6 papers) and Respiratory and Cough-Related Research (5 papers). V. Backer collaborates with scholars based in Denmark, United States and Australia. V. Backer's co-authors include C S Ulrik, Asger Dirksen, N. Bach‐Mortensen, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Hendrik Nolte, Enrico Heffler, Adam Chaker, C Hopkins, Manuel Bernal‐Sprekelsen and J Mullol and has published in prestigious journals such as European Respiratory Journal, Thorax and British Journal of Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

V. Backer

15 papers receiving 678 citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

EPOS/EUFOREA update on indication and evaluation of Biologics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps 2023

2023 152 citations W.J. Fokkens, V. Backer et al. Rhinology Journal profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
V. Backer Denmark	12	547	416	250	125	89	15	715
Gokul Gopalan United States	13	658 1.2×	495 1.2×	193 0.8×	25 0.2×	119 1.3×	27	749
Betül Ayşe Sin Türkiye	12	343 0.6×	192 0.5×	254 1.0×	34 0.3×	29 0.3×	37	519
Teet Pullerits Sweden	15	576 1.1×	290 0.7×	423 1.7×	21 0.2×	50 0.6×	38	752
Michael Vanzieleghem Canada	5	584 1.1×	495 1.2×	157 0.6×	79 0.6×	70 0.8×	8	705
Tari Haahtela Finland	9	495 0.9×	439 1.1×	73 0.3×	31 0.2×	37 0.4×	10	571
Shefali Samant United States	11	169 0.3×	117 0.3×	107 0.4×	80 0.6×	62 0.7×	23	310
George W. Hagy United States	6	527 1.0×	246 0.6×	558 2.2×	23 0.2×	31 0.3×	9	695
Anna Rigazio United Kingdom	5	614 1.1×	513 1.2×	74 0.3×	9 0.1×	131 1.5×	6	678
Steen Nepper-Christensen Denmark	12	332 0.6×	196 0.5×	209 0.8×	4 0.0×	16 0.2×	16	480
Hanna Hisinger‐Mölkänen Finland	8	238 0.4×	158 0.4×	82 0.3×	11 0.1×	25 0.3×	17	319

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of V. Backer

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15 of 15 papers shown

Fokkens, W.J., V. Backer, Diego M. Conti, et al.. (2023). EPOS/EUFOREA update on indication and evaluation of Biologics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps 2023. Rhinology Journal. 0(0). 194–202. 152 indexed citations breakdown →

Lund, Thomas Kromann, Lars Pedersen, Sandra D. Anderson, Asger Sverrild, & V. Backer. (2009). Are asthma-like symptoms in elite athletes associated with classical features of asthma?. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 43(14). 1131–1135. 23 indexed citations

Thomsen, Simon Francis, C S Ulrik, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik, et al.. (2006). Findings on the atopic triad from a Danish twin registry.. PubMed. 10(11). 1268–72. 24 indexed citations

Khoo, S.‐K., Ingrid A. Laing, C. M. Hayden, et al.. (2003). Prevalence of Atopy/Asthma Associated Alleles in 7 Different Populations. UWA Profiles and Research Repository (University of Western Australia). 1 indexed citations

Backer, V., et al.. (2001). Diagnostic evaluation of grass‐ and birch‐allergic patients with oral allergy syndrome. Allergy. 56(6). 548–552. 50 indexed citations

Ulrik, C S & V. Backer. (1999). Nonreversible airflow obstruction in life‐long nonsmokers with moderate to severe asthma. European Respiratory Journal. 14(4). 892–892. 132 indexed citations

Ulrik, C S, V. Backer, Asger Dirksen, Mogens Theisen Pedersen, & Christian Koch. (1995). Extrinsic and intrinsic asthma from childhood to adult age: a 10-yr follow-up. Respiratory Medicine. 89(8). 547–554. 30 indexed citations

Ulrik, Charlotte Suppli, V. Backer, & Asger Dirksen. (1992). Mortality and Decline in Lung Function in 213 Adults with Bronchial Asthma: A Ten-Year Follow Up. Journal of Asthma. 29(1). 29–38. 38 indexed citations

Backer, V., Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, N. Bach‐Mortensen, et al.. (1992). Distribution of serum IgE in children and adolescents aged 7 to 16 years in Copenhagen, in relation to factors of importance. Allergy. 47(5). 484–489. 37 indexed citations

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Backer, V. & C S Ulrik. (1992). Bronchial responsiveness to exercise in a random sample of 494 children and adolescents from Copenhagen. Clinical & Experimental Allergy. 22(8). 741–747. 56 indexed citations

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Backer, V. & Jann Mortensen. (1992). Distribution of radioactive aerosol in the airways of children and adolescents with bronchial hyper‐responsiveness. Clinical Physiology. 12(5). 575–585. 5 indexed citations

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Ulrik, C S, V. Backer, & Asger Dirksen. (1992). A 10 year follow up of 180 adults with bronchial asthma: factors important for the decline in lung function.. Thorax. 47(1). 14–18. 110 indexed citations

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Backer, V., S. Groth, & Asger Dirksen. (1991). Spontaneous changes in bronchial responsiveness in children and adolescents: An 18‐month follow‐up. Pediatric Pulmonology. 11(1). 22–28. 9 indexed citations

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Backer, V., et al.. (1989). The effect of astemizole on bronchial hyperresponsiveness and exercise‐induced asthma in children. Allergy. 44(3). 209–213. 12 indexed citations

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Backer, V., N. Bach‐Mortensen, & Asger Dirksen. (1989). Prevalence and predictors of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children aged 7‐16 years. Allergy. 44(3). 214–219. 36 indexed citations

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