Anesthesia and analgesia
-
Anesthesia and analgesia · Dec 2015
Further Characterization of Hemopressin Peptide Fragments in the Opioid and Cannabinoid Systems.
Hemopressin, so-called because of its hypotensive effect, belongs to the derivatives of the hemoglobin α-chain. It was isolated from rat brain membrane homogenate by the use of catalytically inactive forms of endopeptidase 24.15 and neurolysin. Hemopressin has antihyperalgesic features that cannot be prevented by the opioid receptor antagonist, naloxone. ⋯ Here, we further confirm that hemopressins can modulate CB1 receptors and can have a slight modulatory effect on the opioid system.
-
Anesthesia and analgesia · Dec 2015
Biography Historical ArticleCaroline B. Palmer: Pioneer Physician Anesthetist and First Chair of Anesthesia at Stanford.
Caroline B. Palmer was appointed as Chief of Anesthesia at Cooper Medical College (soon renamed as Stanford Medical School) in 1909. For the next 28 years, she was an innovative leader, a clinical researcher, and a strong advocate for recognition of anesthesiology as a medical specialty. To honor her accomplishments, the operating room suite in the new Stanford Hospital will be named after this pioneering woman anesthesiologist.