Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 10th, 2000
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Prion Diseases - Deformed Prion Shape Alone Causes Infection, Disease
Cord Blood - Recipients Have Less Incidence of Graft-vs-Host Disease
Diagnostics - Ultrasensitive Test Measures HIV-1 RNA in Plasma
Ebola Virus - Scientists Link Protein to Hemorrhaging
Growth Factors - Plasma Versus Serum: Scientists Decide Serum Specimens are Best
Head and Neck Surgery - Erythropoietin Raises Hemoglobin Levels Prior to Surgery
Hemophilia - Novel Therapeutic Approaches Explored
Immunoapheresis - Technology Overcomes Safety Hurdle for Testing Adenovirus-Based Gene Therapy Drugs
Lead Exposure - Calcium May Reduce Transfer of Lead to Fetus
Stable Angina - Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Used in Phase I Trial of Heart Patients
Stem Cell Therapy - NIH Grant Awarded to Support Cord Blood Transplant Program
Transmission - Autohemotherapy Resulted in Hepatitis B Infection Outbreak
Vascular Gene Therapy - Gene Delivery Via Adenovirus and Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors Compared
Disease Progression - HBsAg Positive Blood Donors Followed for Hepatitis
Liver Transplantation - Trial Provides Information on Reducing Bleeding and Thrombosis
Nosocomial Infection - Glycopeptide-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Found in Hematology Unit
Pharmacogenetics - Emerging Field Will Lead to Individualized Drug Therapy and Result in Healthcare Savings
Chemotherapy - Long-Term Anticonvulsant Therapy Hinders Positive Effects
Diagnostics - Researchers Developing New Bilirubin Test for Liver Problems
Industry News - Broad Gene Therapy Patent Issued for Treatment of Hemophilia B
Organ Distribution - Mexico and U.S. Make Transplant Pact
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