Artificial Organs

Ventricular Assist Devices for Bridge to Myocardial Repair
pp. 899-902(4)

Matching Efficacy of Online Hemodiafiltration in Simple Hemodialysis Mode
pp. 903-909(7)
Authors: Krieter, Detlef H.; Hunn, Elisabeth; Morgenroth, Andreas; Lemke, Horst-Dieter; Wanner, Christoph

Serum Free-Light Chain Removal by High Cutoff Hemodialysis: Optimizing Removal and Supportive Care
pp. 910-917(8)
Authors: Hutchison, Colin A.; Harding, Stephen; Mead, Graham; Goehl, Hermann; Storr, Markus; Bradwell, Arthur; Cockwell, Paul

Using Detachment-Promoting Agents for the Prevention of Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Infections
pp. 918-924(7)
Authors: Branger, Bernard; Marion, Karine; Bergeron, Emmanuelle; Perret, Cécile; Zabadani, Bachir; Reboul, Pascal; Freney, Jean

Tissue-Engineered Skin Containing Mesenchymal Stem Cells Improves Burn Wounds
pp. 925-931(7)
Authors: Liu, Peng; Deng, Zhihong; Han, Shufang; Liu, Tao; Wen, Ning; Lu, Wei; Geng, Xianhui; Huang, Sha; Jin, Yan

In Vitro and In Vivo Characterization of a Silk Fibroin-Coated Polyester Vascular Prosthesis
pp. 932-941(10)
Authors: Huang, Fuhua; Sun, Lizhong; Zheng, Jun

A New Method of In Vitro Wear Assessment of the UHMWPE Tibial Insert in Total Knee Replacement
pp. 942-948(7)
Authors: Affatato, Saverio; Cristofolini, Luca; Leardini, Walter; Erani, Paolo; Zavalloni, Mara; Tigani, Domenico; Viceconti, Marco

Oxygen Delivery and Hemoglobin Concentration in Cardiac Surgery: When Do We Have Enough?
pp. 949-955(7)
Authors: Slight, Robert D.; Lux, Danielle; Nzewi, Onyekwelu C.; McClelland, David B.L.; Mankad, Pankaj S.

Changes in Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Levels During Cardiac Bypass in the Fetal Goat
pp. 956-961(6)
Authors: Zhou, Chengbin; Zhuang, Jian; Zhang, Xiaohua; Zhang, Jinfang

Score Model for the Evaluation of Dialysis Membrane Hemocompatibility
pp. 962-969(8)
Authors: Erlenkötter, Ansgar; Endres, Pia; Nederlof, Bernd; Hornig, Carsten; Vienken, Jörg

Subcutaneous Transposition of the Superficial Femoral Artery for Arterioarterial Hemodialysis: Technique and Results
pp. 969-973(5)
Authors: Salgado, Octavio J.; Terán, Nemesio A.; Rosales, Beatriz; Garcia, Rafael A.

Acid-Base Balance and Oxygen Tension During Dialysis in Uremic Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
pp. 973-977(5)
Authors: Manca-Di-Villahermosa, Simone; Tedesco, Michela; Lonzi, Maurizio; Della-Rovere, Francesca R.; Innocenzi, Anna; Colarieti, Giovanni; Favarò, Antonio; Chamoun, Gebran M.; Taccone-Gallucci, Massimo

Endothelial Cell Retention on a Viscoelastic Nanocomposite Vascular Conduit Is Improved by Exposure to Shear Stress Preconditioning Prior to Physiological Flow
pp. 977-981(5)
Authors: Vara, Dina S.; Punshon, Geoffrey; Sales, Kevin M.; Sarkar, Sandip; Hamilton, George; Seifalian, Alexander M.

Effect of RGD-Immobilized Dual-Pore Poly(l-Lactic Acid) Scaffolds on Chondrocyte Proliferation and Extracellular Matrix Production
pp. 981-989(9)
Authors: Jung, Hyun Jung; Park, Kwideok; Kim, Jae-Jin; Lee, Jin Ho; Han, Ki-Ok; Han, Dong Keun

The Use of an Approved Biodegradable Polymer Scaffold as a Solid Support System for Improvement of Islet Engraftment
pp. 990-993(4)
Authors: Kin, Tatsuya; O'Neil, John J.; Pawlick, Rena; Korbutt, Gregory S.; Shapiro, A.M. James; Lakey, Jonathan R.T.

Temperature Control Using a Heat Exchanger of a Cardioplegic System in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Model for Rats
pp. 993-998(6)
Authors: Kim, Won Gon; Choi, Se Hun; Kim, Jin Hyun

Innovative, Replaceable Heart Valve: Concept, In Vitro Study, and Acute In Vivo Study
pp. 999-999(1)

Possible Magnetic Field Effects From an Innovative, Replaceable Magnetic Heart Valve
pp. 999-1000(2)

Letter to the Editor
pp. 1000-1001(2)

Reply From the Authors
pp. 1001-1002(2)

Acknowledgment of Reviewers
pp. 1003-1004(2)

Upcoming Meetings
pp. 1005-1005(1)