Problem 38

The Binding Problem(s) 8/25/2010 9:38 AM

The neural binding problem (NBP) encompasses three distinct situations: feature binding, variable binding, and the subjective unity of perception. Feature binding involves associating the correct (visual) features with objects and is fairly well understood. Variable binding arises in natural language and other abstract thought; there are ingenious proposed models, but no experimental confirmati...

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فهرست شماره 37 و 38

38: Opioids

Opioids are among the oldest therapies in our armamentarium, and clinicians recognize their universal utility to limit human distress from pain. Opioids enjoy widespread use as potent analgesics, even though they are abused because of their psychoactive properties. Although the therapeutic and toxic doses are difficult to predict because of the development of tolerance with chronic use, the pri...

38 - Hernias

Incisional hernias of the abdominal wall occur in up to 11% of all other postoperative patients and in as many as 23% of patients with postoperative wound infections. Trocar site hernias after laparoscopic surgery are reported in up to 6% of patients. Parastomal hernia formation occurs in 28% of ileostomies and 48% of colostomies. Morbidity depends on the location and contents of the hernia, as...