conclusions besides, there are some novel agents, yet under research, which could affect the future of anesthetic agents' fate regarding their hepatic effects. results however, we have evidence that there is some concern regarding their effects on the liver cells. fortunately not all the anesthetics are blamed and even some could be used safely, based on the available evidence. evidence acquisi...

THE VOLATILE and intravenous anesthetics modulate activity of a variety of voltage-gated and ligand-gated ion channels. However, the mechanism(s) by which one or more of these effects produces general anesthesia and the specific site(s) of action which produce this state are presently unknown. There is growing recognition of the need for integrative approaches in order to relate anesthetic effe...

AIMS To understand public and general practitioner (GP) opinion on the acceptability of randomized policy design (RPD) studies (cluster randomized trials) of prescription medicines in Scotland. METHODS We surveyed public opinion on the concept of RPD studies in a sample of 1040 adults to determine acceptability and understand how people feel when changes are made to their medicines. We also s...