Artificial Organs

End-stage Renal Disease—Global Demographics in 2005 and Observed Trends
pp. 895-897(3)

Engineering of Vascular Grafts With Genetically Modified Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Poly (Propylene Carbonate) Graft
pp. 898-905(8)
Authors: Zhang, Jun; Qi, Hongxu; Wang, Hongjun; Hu, Ping; Ou, Lailiang; Guo, Shuhua; Li, Jing; Che, Yongzhe; Yu, Yaoting; Kong, Deling

Significant Survival Prolongation in Pigs With Fulminant Hepatic Failure Treated With a Novel Microgravity-based Bioartificial Liver
pp. 906-914(9)
Authors: Hochleitner, Boris; Hengster, Paul; Bucher, Herwig; Ladurner, Ruth; Schneeberger, Stefan; Krismer, Anette; Kleinsasser, Alex; Barnas, Usso; Klima, Günter; Margreiter, Raimund

Oxygen Reduces Accumulation of Type IV Collagen in Endothelial Cell Subcellular Matrix via Oxidative Stress
pp. 915-921(7)
Authors: Brevig, Thomas; Røhrmann, Jette H.; Riemann, Holger

Procedure-induced Inflammation and Endothelial Cell Activation in an Artificially Ventilated and Circulated Porcine Double-Lung Model
pp. 922-928(7)
Authors: Adrian, Katrin; Skogby, Maria; Gatzinsky, Vladimir; Friberg, Lars-Göran; Mellgren, Karin

Numerical Simulation of Cardiovascular Dynamics With Left Heart Failure and In-series Pulsatile Ventricular Assist Device
pp. 929-948(20)
Authors: Shi, Yubing; Korakianitis, Theodosios

Hemolytic Performance of a MagLev Disposable Rotary Blood Pump (MedTech Dispo): Effects of MagLev Gap Clearance and Surface Roughness
pp. 949-954(6)
Authors: Hoshi, Hideo; Asama, Junichi; Hijikata, Wataru; Hara, Chikara; Shinshi, Tadahiko; Yasuda, Toshitaka; Ohuchi, Katsuhiro; Shimokohbe, Akira; Takatani, Setsuo

In Vivo Biocompatibility of Sulfonated PEO-grafted Polyurethanes for Polymer Heart Valve and Vascular Graft
pp. 955-959(5)
Authors: Han, Dong Keun; Park, Kwideok; Park, Ki Dong; Ahn, Kwang-Duk; Kim, Young Ha

Tissue-engineered Approach for the Treatment of Steroid-induced Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Transplantation of Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells Cultured With Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Ceramics and Free Vascularized Fibula
pp. 960-962(3)
Authors: Kawate, Kenji; Yajima, Hiroshi; Ohgushi, Hajime; Kotobuki, Noriko; Sugimoto, Kazuya; Ohmura, Tetsuji; Kobata, Yasunori; Shigematsu, Koji; Kawamura, Kenji; Tamai, Katsuya; Takakura, Yoshinori

Late Results of Gelatin-Resorcin-Formalin Glue-aided Repair in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection
pp. 962-965(4)
Authors: Shiono, Motomi; Hata, Mitsumasa; Sezai, Akira; Niino, Tetsuya; Yagi, Shinya; Negishi, Nanao

A Pressure-controlled Rat Ventilator With Electronically Preset Respirations
pp. 965-968(4)
Authors: Ordodi, Valentin L.; Paunescu, V.; Mic, Ani A.; Gabor, Lazar; Ionac, Mihai; Toma, Octavian; Sandesc, Dorel; Mic, Felix A.

Upcoming Meetings
pp. 969-970(2)

Acknowledgment of Reviewers
pp. 971-972(2)