martes, 11 de abril de 2017

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) NCTR Research Highlights Update

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Current Highlight from April 7, 2017 

Developmental Neurotoxicity Associated With Pediatric General Anesthesia     

NCTR scientists have published a review article (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ntt.2016.11.005) that focuses on preclinical studies of general anesthesia-induced effects on brain and behavioral development. The authors address multiple anesthetic agents and their effects on various aspects of neurotoxicity and functional outcomes, potential protective compounds, and potential areas of future research. This review was published in a special issue of Neurotoxicity and Teratologydisclaimer icon devoted to “Developmental Neurotoxicity Associated with Pediatric General Anesthesia: Preclinical Findings” also coedited by an NCTR scientist.
For more information, please contact Merle Paule, Ph.D., Division Director, Division of Neurotoxicolgy, FDA/NCTR.

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