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Anesthesiology
Research from Harvard University provides new data about anesthesiology
June 26th, 2007
Current study results from the report, "Long-term effects of botulinum toxin on neuromuscular function," have been published. According to recent research published in the journal Anesthesiology, "Recent reports indicate increased incidence of Clostridium botulinum infections, particularly among drug abusers and tissue allograft recipients. Botulinum toxin also has potential application in biochemical warfare." "The neurotoxin-induced paralysis often requires mechanical ventilation with and without muscle relaxants. The authors investigated the long-term effects of botulinum toxin on muscle function, expression of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), and...
Source: Drug Law Weekly (2007-06-26)
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