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The Paperless Evolution

Evolution is a process that normally occurs in tiny increments, over extended periods of time. The changes often can't be identified until centuries or millennia have passed.

The World Health Organization projects that in less than 20 years, depression will be the leading cause of disability in women worldwide.

Interferon alfa-2b and the nucleoside analog lamivudine are the currently available options for treating chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. This article reviews major efficacy findings with these agents, defines their role according to patients' clinical status, and provides the latest data on optimal duration of therapy, predictors of response, and long-term effects. The authors also explore the emergence of hepatitis B immune globulin for post-liver transplant HBV prophylaxis and offer a progress report on experimental therapies for chronic HBV infection.

Raising the Bar

During any debate about a person's ability to lead, one of the first issues that comes up is credibility.