Preface
Introduction
Heino von Prondzynski, Member of the Executive Committee
of
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG and Head of the Diagnostics Division
Winner of the 2002 IFCC-Roche Diagnostics Award
"Apoptosis In Sepsis And Multiple Organ Dysfunction
Snydrome"
S. Zeerleder, B. Zwart, W. A. Wuillemin, L. A. Aarden, A. B. J.
Groeneveld,
C. Caliez, A. E. M. van Nieuwenhuijze; G. J. van Mierlo, A. J. M.
Eerenberg,
B. L??mmle, and C. E Hack
Inflammation ??? Infection ??? Sepsis
Finalists
"Plasma Procalcitonin And C-Reactive Protein In Acute Septic
Shock:
Clinical And Biological Correlates"
R. Claeys, S. Vinken, H. Spapen, K. ver Elst, L. Huyghens, F. K.
Gorus
National Winners
"4G/5G Promoter Polymorphism In The Plasminogen Activator
Inhibitor-1
Gene In Children With Systemic Meningococcaemia"
G. Geishofer, W. Zenz, B. Resch, S. Panzer, G. Endler, D.
H??ring,
C. Mannhalter
Hypoxia ??? Ischaemia
Finalist
"Phospholipases A2 Levels And Distribution In Bronchoalveolar
Lavage
Fluid Of Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
(ARDS):
Application Of A Fluorimetric Method"
E. I. Kitsiouli, G. Nakos, M. E. Lekka
Blood Gases ??? Electrolytes ??? Trace Elements
National Winner
"Magnesium In The ICU"
A. Abraham, A. Bachwani
Cardiology ??? Haemodynamics ??? Stroke
Finalist
"Single-Point Troponin T Measurement On The Day Of Coronary
Care
Unit Discharge After Myocardial Infarction Strongly Correlates
With
Ejection Fraction And Infarct Size By Nuclear Imaging And With
CK-MB
Release"
G. Bonetti, F. Pagani, R. Giubbini, C. Cuccia, M. Panteghini
National Winner
"Soluble Adhesion MoleculesIn Acute Stroke"
A. M. Simundic, V. Basic, E. Topic, V. Demarin, N. Vrkic, B.
Kunovic,
M. Stefanovic, A. Begonja
Nephrology
National Winner
"Monitoring Of The Renal Functions During Continuous Renal
Replacement Therapy ??? The Application Of The Analysis Of Cystatin
C
And Natriuretic Peptides"
M. Balik, A. Jabor, A. Hendl, M. Kol????, M. Pavlisov??, D.
Brestan
Haematology ??? Haemostatis
National Winners
"Serum Levels Of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) Correlate
Better
With Severity Of Disease Than With Iron Stores In Patients With
Malignant
Lymphomas"
J. Bjerner, L. M. Amlie, L. S. Rusten, E. Jakobsen
New Technology ??? Methods
Finalists
"A Rapid And Sensitive Immunoassay For Determination Of S-100
Protein
In A Point-Of-Care Setting"
S. Eriksson, L. Dean, K. Pettersson
National Winner
"A New Approach Of Endotoxin Testing By Using A Monoclonal
Antibody
Against Endotoxin (WN1-222/5) And Flow Cytometry"
J. Nolde, F. E. Di Padova, H. Brade H., K. H. Staubach
Organizational Aspects
National Winner
"Improvement Of Critical Care Management In A Healthcare Area
By
Implementing Point-Of-Care Testing In Primary Care. A
Preliminary
Approach"
M. L. Hortas, I. P??rez-Montaut, M. Redondo, N. Montiel, R.
Molina,
C. Gonz??lez
Miscellaneous
National Winners
"Studies On The Potential Effect Of Nitrite"
Y. Tian, C. Wang, S. Song
Index
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