Läkartidningen
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The cerebral circulation is innervated by sympathetic, parasympathetic and sensory nerves which store a number of neurotransmitters. The significance of these for primary headache has been evaluated. ⋯ Upon treatment with sumatriptan, head pain subsided and neuropeptide release normalized. These data show the involvement of sensory and parasympathetic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of primary headache.
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Review Case Reports
[GHB--dangerous, addictive and uncontrollable "party drug"].
This report reviews the pharmacology, toxicity and abuse pattern of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). The legislative changes pertaining to this substance are also addressed. ⋯ It is concluded that GHB is widely abused, particularly among the younger generation, and that further cases of severe intoxication are likely to occur as long as the substance is easily available from countless sources, including via the Internet. Despite the classification of GHB as a narcotic in Sweden and several other countries, continued problems are expected since the precursors gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-butanediol (BD) are widely--and legally--available.
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Advanced simulation within medicine and health care is a rapidly growing field. Simulator based training can be applied in minimal invasive surgery, in endoscopic procedures as well as in anaesthesia and critical care management. At Huddinge University Hospital a center for advanced simulation of both endoscopic surgery and anaesthesia/critical care management is currently being set up. The objective is to focus on improved medical and health care training and thus improving patient safety by reducing medical errors.