[Neuroscience] Modafinil enhances thalamocortical activity by increasing neuronal electrotonic coupling
Modafinil (Provigil, Modiodal), an antinarcoleptic and mood-enhancing drug, is shown here to sharpen thalamocortical activity and to increase electrical coupling... (Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Sedation Curriculum For Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The national gastroenterology societies have issued a new document on sedation training for gastrointestinal endoscopy. The Multisociety Sedation Curriculum for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (MSCGE) grew out of the need for a complete and programmatic approach to the training of procedure sedation. The document is published jointly in Gastroenterology, American Journal of Gastroenterology, GIE:Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Hepatology and in Gastroenterology Nursing... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)