Sacred Trespass

Noradrenergic trespass in anesthetic and sedative states.

945 November 2012 I N this issue of ANESTHESIOLOGY, Hu et al.1 delve into the mechanisms of hypnotic action of potent volatile anesthetic agents as well as dexmedetomidine; these data build upon previous work from this and other laboratories that collectively provide insights that may affect how these agents are used in clinical practice.2–8 Using mice that lack the dopamine-βhydroxylase (DβH) ...

Sacred Space

A space can be sacred, providing those who inhabit a particular space with sense of transcendence-being connected to something greater than oneself. The sacredness may be inherent in the space, as for a religious institution or a serene place outdoors. Alternatively, a space may be made sacred by the people within it and events that occur there. As medical providers, we have the opportunity to ...

Border Disputes: Trespass to Chattels on the Internet

Is Anything Sacred Anymore?

Eugenics--sacred and profane.

t begins innocuously enough. A six-month-old baby, once thriving and cheerful, begins reacting differently to normal sounds such as clapping hands or closing doors. Her parents ice that her limbs twitch and her muscles are not developing properly. She has trouble swallowing and shows signs of mental retardation. What they can’t see is her compromised brain tissue, which began degenerating when ...