Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 16th, 2005
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Diagnostics - Optical fiber immunosensor detects antibodies to hepatitis C virus antigen
Liver Cancer - Mutant p53 allows hepatitis C virus core-expressing cells to develop cancer
Liver Transplantation - A simple noninvasive index predicts fibrosis in HCV-infected liver recipients
Stem Cell Research - Stem cell transplantation reactivates resolved hepatitis B infection
Transplant Medicine - Mcm-2 predicts fibrosis progression after HCV-related liver transplantation
Addiction Medicine - Medical exams before drug abuse treatment open avenues for hepatitis screening
Adverse Drug Reaction - Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C can trigger sarcoidosis
Biomedical Engineering - Proof of technology to transport drug across human blood brain barrier shown
Business Update - Genelabs provides research update
Cancer Therapy - Metabolism of motexafin gadolinium characterized
Chronic Hepatitis B - Peripheral cytotoxic T lymphocytes wane in response to hepatitis B infection
Chronic Liver Disease - Platelet-derived growth factor C initiates liver disease in animal models
Collaborations - Biotech company signs contract with South African National Blood Service
Diagnostics - HIV and hepatitis virus nucleic acids remain stable during long-term storage
Diagnostics - Self-management with CoaguChek S system can save lives, company says
Endocrinology - The sex steroid precursor DHEA-ST is down-regulated in primary liver cancer
Enzymology - Activated gastrointestinal-glutathione peroxidase hampers hepatitis C activity
Enzymology - Recent findings in enzymology provide new insights
Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports first quarter 2005 results
Gene Research - Explorative CGH analysis characterizes genetic components of liver cancer
Gingivitis - FDA Approves New Oral Rinse to Help Treat Gingivitis
Hepatitis A Virus - Virosomal and aluminum-adsorbed hepatitis A vaccines yield similar results
Hepatitis B Risk Factors - Imported infections maintain hepatitis B prevalence in the Netherlands
Hepatitis B Therapy - Positive data reported in trial of lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B patients
Hepatitis B Virus - Multi-analyte immunoassay identifies viruses in dried blood spots
Hepatitis C Complications - Key features of hepatitis C-related Sjogren syndrome resemble the primary form
Hepatitis C Treatment - Final analyses of drug for chronic hepatitis C in phase 2 trial presented
Hepatitis C Virus - Phase 2 trial of Albuferon shows promise for chronic hepatitis C patients
Hepatocyte Bioreactor - Perfused hepatocyte bioreactor produces in vitro model of zonation
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Outcomes, care costs for pediatric IDP similar regardless of initial management
Liver Cancer - High levels of immunosuppressant may lead to tumor recurrence
Liver Cancer - New findings in the area of liver cancer described
Liver Disease - Liver disease research announced at disease-specific conference
Liver Transplantation - Omega-3 fatty acids improve hepatic steatosis in mice
Marketing - Hemodialysis company launches investor and public relations awareness program
Oncology - Findings in oncology provide new insights
Personnel - Dialysis provider announces CFO departure
Preventive Medicine - Combined hepatitis A and B vaccine benefits preadolescent students in Spain
Preventive Medicine - Defective immune response mechanisms do not thwart hepatitis B vaccine
Transplant Medicine - Hepatitis C raises mortality risk after liver retransplantation
Transplant Medicine - Research add new data to transplant medicine body of knowledge
Vaccine Development - Chinese biotech company focused on infectious diseases issues corporate update
Vaccine Research - Adult travelers respond favorably to combined hepatitis A and B vaccine
Virology - Major issues cloud interferon use in HIV and hepatitis C coinfected patients
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