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Lifting the fog around anesthesia

Article Abstract:

Research is presented of a new generation of highly specific anesthetic drugs used in combinations to deliver the desired results without the dangers. Discussion includes insights that can improve related therapies like sedatives and sleep aids that share the same mechanisms.

Author: Orser, Beverley A.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Product development, Anesthetic Preparations, Complications and side effects, Sedatives, Hypnotics and sedatives, Hypnotics, Anesthesiology, Anesthetics, Clinical report

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How do itches come about, and why does it feel good to scratch them?

Article Abstract:

Scientists in diverse fields answer a few common questions about the physiological processes involved in itching and scratching sensations, and the use of dermatologic agents to control itching.

Author: Ericsson, Sweden
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Dermatological Preparations, Skin Treatment Preparations, Care and treatment, Causes of, Physiological aspects, Dermatologic agents, Dermatology, Pruritus, Itching, Sensory system agents

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Do antibacterial soaps do more harm than good?

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The adverse effects of the commonly used household antibacterial soaps, cleaners and sponges are discussed.

Author: Ballantyne, Coco
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing, Soap and other detergents, Bacteriostats, Medicated Soaps, Genetic aspects, Antibacterial agents, Bacteria, Mutation (Biology), Mutation

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