Recent findings of a potential human carcinogen, acrylamide, in foods have focused research
on the possible mechanisms of formation. We present a mechanism for the formation of …

Background The effects of spinal anesthesia as compared with general anesthesia on the
ability to walk in older adults undergoing surgery for hip fracture have not been well studied. …

▪ Abstract Modified Newtonian dynamics (MOND) is an empirically motivated modification of
Newtonian gravity or inertia suggested by Milgrom as an alternative to cosmic dark matter. …

The purpose of this guideline is to present evidence-based and consensus-based recommendations
for the prevention and treatment of postoperative delirium. The cornerstones of the …

Introduction Benzodiazepines and α 2 adrenoceptor agonists exert opposing effects on innate
immunity and mortality in animal models of infection. We hypothesized that sedation with …

Bacterivory in eutrophic Lake Oglethorpe, Georgia, was determined by direct observation of
tracer particle uptake by all members of the planktonic community. Heterotrophic flagellates …

Background Neuroapoptosis is induced by the administration of anesthetic agents to the
young. As alpha2 adrenoceptor signaling plays a trophic role during development and is …

Despite differences in the species compositions and absolute abundances of planktonic
microorganisms in fresh- and saltwater, there are broad similarities in microbial food webs …

The high degree of similarity between the mouse and human genomes is demonstrated
through analysis of the sequence of mouse chromosome 16 (Mmu 16), which was obtained as …

Consciousness is subjective experience. During both sleep and anesthesia, consciousness
is common, evidenced by dreaming. A defining feature of dreaming is that, while conscious, …