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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