We report three patients undergoing cervical spine surgery who required awake fiberoptic
intubation, and in whom sedation was provided using a dexmedetomidine infusion …

IMPLICATIONS: This randomized, controlled, dose-ranging study evaluated the analgesic
efficacy of a novel encapsulated single-dose extended-release epidural morphine (EREM) …

Fireflies and their luminous courtships have inspired centuries of scientific study. Today
firefly luciferase is widely used in biotechnology, but the evolutionary origin of …

Background Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors cannot rapidly reverse profound neuromuscular
block. Sugammadex, a selective relaxant binding agent, reverses the effects of rocuronium …

Fireflies are some of the most captivating organisms on the planet. They have a rich history
as subjects of scientific study, especially in relation to their bioluminescent behavior. Yet, the …

Opsin proteins are fundamental components of animal vision whose structure largely
determines the sensitivity of visual pigments to different wavelengths of light. Surprisingly …

Abstract Fireflies (Lampyridae Rafinesque) are a diverse family of beetles which exhibit an
array of morphologies including varying antennal and photic organ features. Due in part to …

Background Epidural morphine has proven analgesic efficacy in the postoperative period
and is widely used. This study evaluated the efficacy of extended-release epidural morphine …

Modern gold deportment studies include physical, chemical and mineralogical assessments,
combined to obtain a full understanding of the nature and variability of gold in a resource …

Preoperative assessment typically equates to evaluating and accepting the presenting
condition of the patient (unless extreme) and commonly occurs only a few days before the …