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Delay in Jackson Case -- The Ghost of OJ  -  14 Nov 2009
One of the issues: authorities have keyed in on Applied Pharmacy in Las Vegas -- they want to make sure there are no other pharmacies that sent the Propofol ... TMZ.com (blog)

Hospira Recalls Propofol Products Containing Steel Particles  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Hospira, based in Lake Forest, Ill., is also recalling certain lots of injectable propofol, which is used to sedate patients. ... Wall Street Journal

Hospira Recalls Liposyn, Propofol Because of Particulate Matter  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
Hospira is voluntarily recalling 85 lots of Liposyn and 73 lots of propofol injectable emulsion because some containers may include particulate matter. ... FDA news (subscription)

Conrad Murray Went to Work for Michael Jackson and Look Where It Got Him  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
...for several months and he's been in a perpetual wait-and-see mode since Jackson's death from acute propofol intoxication was ruled a homicide in August. ... E! Online

Michael Jackson's robot clone  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The 'Thriller' star - who died of acute Propofol intoxication aged 50 in June - underwent several three dimensional scans in 1996 so a virtual reality ... China Daily

Recalls: Anesthetic medications  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
Liposyn III 10 percent Liposyn III 20 percent, Liposyn III 30 percent and 73 lots of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1 percent products that begin with the ... The Associated Press

Michael Jackson's funeral cost around $1 million  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
The pop icon died on June 25 of acute Propofol intoxication, but was not laid to rest until September. He was eventually buried at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn ... The Skinny

JANET JACKSON OPENING AMAS  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
...ceremony on November 22, which sees her late brother Michael Jackson - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June - nominated in five categories. ... Contactmusic.com

Jackson's Dermatologist Talks Michael's Drug Use, Acne Problem  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
Klein reiterated that it was Jackson's Propofol addiction that caused the singer's premature death, which was eventually ruled a homicide. ... Rolling Stone

Lawyers: Anesthetic may have caused spa death  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
The attorneys also criticized the doctor for using Propofol, the same anesthetic thought to have contributed to the death of Michael Jackson. ... MiamiHerald.com

Dr. Conrad Murray Surfaces  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
But that's nothing compared to the Propofol deals in LA ... 2. His license to practice medicine should be revoked! 3. He'd better go back into hiding fast, ... TMZ.com (blog)

Jacko got scanned to build a virtual clone of himself  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
The singer — who died of acute Propofol intoxication aged 50 in June — underwent several three-dimensional scans in 1996 so a virtual reality robotic twin ... Metro Canada - Calgary

Revising the Image of Jackson's Final Days  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
The night before he died — from drugs including propofol, a powerful anesthetic that he had been taking as a sleeping aid — he had been in rehearsal, ... New York Times

Arts, Briefly Some Jackson Fans Plan to Protest Movie  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
He died on June 25 from an overdose of several drugs, including propofol, an anesthetic he had been taking as a sleeping aid. The protest group, which calls ... New York Times

Michael Jackson's personal life...This Is It  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Michael found solace in sedatives, he died with propofol, lorazepam and midazolam in his body. These are some serious serious drugs. ... Examiner.com

Well, this is it  -  ‎Nov 7, 2009‎
And all that time, he was also being pumped with a cocktail of drugs – including “lethal levels� of the powerful anaesthetic, Propofol, which eventually ... NEXT

New Recommendations for Safe Use of Propofol  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
Approximately 30 million Americans undergo anesthesia each year, and 90% of these cases involve propofol, he noted. "But it needs to be provided in an ... Medscape

Michael Jackson's autopsy photos? Do they exist?  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
His death was attributed to a mixture of prescription medications and Propofol, a heavy anesthetic. “His overall health was fine,� said Dr. Zeev Kain, ... Examiner.com

What role did fame play in Jackson ruling?  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Jackson's doctor treated him for insomnia by injecting the anesthetic drug propofol into his arm shortly before he died. ... The Durango Herald

Propofol A Common Addiction in Medical Profession  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
Propofol, the drug which killed Michael Jackson, is one of the most commonly abused drugs among medical professionals and as a result it could be seeing ... TestCountry.com

Mixed Pentobarbital Regimen Less Likely to Cause Complications Than Propofol ...  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Of the patients, 55 (30.7%) received the mixed regimen consisting of midazolam premedication, pentobarbital 2 to 4 mg/kg, followed by propofol 0.5 to 1 ... DG News

Composite Variability Index of Intraoperative Somatic Events Similar With ...  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
The researchers wanted to compare the relation of CVI with somatic responses for propofol/remifentanil and sevoflurane/remifentanil, according to Donald ... DG News

Michael Jackson's 'This is It' movie reviews, ticket sales, box office results ...  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
Some lyrics went unsung -- while others left one standing in amazement that a man who reportedly subsisted in latter days on Propofol and little sleep could ... Examiner.com

Michael Jackson's autopsy photograph  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Propofol, the drug used for Jackson's sleeping disorder, along with benzodiazepines, ended up killing him. The doctor who administered the drugs to Jackson, ... Examiner.com

Ryan Jenkins Suicide Device Used on Halloween  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Didn't you have someone dressed as Propofol holding a syringe? Both are tasteless. 9. Well dispite him seeming to be completely guilty of the murder, ... TMZ.com (blog)

Music industry calls for more power to help troubled stars  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
The death of Michael Jackson from a suspected overdose of propofol prompted the music industry to call for more power to help artists. ... guardian.co.uk

Key dates after Michael Jackson's death  -  ‎Oct 25, 2009‎
July 4: Reports surface saying investigators had found the powerful sedative propofol at Jackson's home. -- July 7: Jackson is honoured by a televised, ... Tonight

Jackson 'i Never Caused Miscarriage'  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
August 31st, 2009 Joe Jackson: 'Someone should pay' for son's deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson's father says he'd never heard of the drug propofol until it ... Gaea Times

10-23-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
11 search of a Las Vegas pharmacy where authorities say Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, bought the powerful anesthetic propofol. ... Eurweb.com

Capnography Monitoring Significantly Improves Patient Safety during Procedural ...  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
According to the American College of Medical Toxicology, "The major danger with many drugs, including propofol, is that people vary in their response to a ... Trading Markets (press release)

Judge orders release of hepatitis case records  -  ‎Oct 24, 2009‎
Those reports allege that Desai's clinics were dispensing multiple doses out of vials of propofol, an anesthetic the clinics used in routine colonoscopies ... Las Vegas Sun

Dr. Murray's Car at Drug Delivery Point  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
As we previously reported, Murray was living at the apartment, when he was giving Jackson nocturnal Propofol infusions at the singer's home. ... TMZ.com (blog)

Jackson film "This Is It" brings $20 mln on first day of screening  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
His personal doctor Conrad Murray has admitted he had administered powerful anesthetic propofol and another sedative to the singer, who he alleged suffered ... Xinhua

Janet Jackson to give interview about Michael  -  ‎Nov 5, 2009‎
The first episode of the six-part series was filmed in March — three months before Michael died of acute Propofol intoxication — and will premiere in ... The Skinny

Hospira Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Liposynâ„¢ and ...  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
...of Propofol Injectable Emulsion 1% products that begin with the lot numbers 79 and 80 because some of the containers may contain particulate matter. ... Twenty Peaceful Minutes

Murray's Lawyer Objects to Bench Warrant  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
...should be served. he should have thought of the money he needed to pay as child support before administering and killing his employer with propofol. 10. ... TMZ.com (blog)

Jackson stayed awake for divine intervention  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
The pop icon's death was linked to his use of the powerful anesthetic propofol and sedatives. But it turns out that, toward the end of his life, ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

New Book: The Sudden Death Of Michael Jackson: The Medical Facts About The ...  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
The two primary drugs responsible for his death were Propofol, a hospital anesthetic, and Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, two drugs used in combination to ... Hip Hop Press (press release)

Surgery at a Spa? Buyer Beware.  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Michael Freedland, the family's lawyer, said she was given Lidocaine and propofol, a drug that induces sedation and is believed to have contributed to the ... New York Times

Taken from the Taconic  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
While Brenda was also well over the legal limit, she had traces of the powerful sedative propofol, which lead the "Law & Order" cops to investigate whether ... New York Post

Lili Barsha's Haunted Cabaret 15: Two Thousand Oh Nein! It's The Too Late Show  -  ‎Oct 25, 2009‎
 Then some production staff idiot suggested offering Propofol Jello Shots and scared him away. There will be no Propofol, but there will be Grape Shoju ... LA Weekly

Vety. Surgeon's International conference concluded at Vet varsity  -  ‎Nov 13, 2009‎
The intravenous general anaesthesia was also discussed and it was concluded that propofol is the safest drug for emergency caesarean section in bitches to ... PunjabNewsline.com

Recalling Michael Jackson's final steps  -  ‎Oct 18, 2009‎
Jackson, 50, died of acute intoxication by the anesthetic propofol on June 25, and according to his autopsy, he also had been taking a laundry list of ... Los Angeles Times

Lexus HS250h: Keep the lights off in the garage  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Sensibly enough, Lexus wraps that all in the propofol tranquillity Lexus is known for. The glass is acoustically laminated; the engine sits on dynamic ... Los Angeles Times

Ryan Seacrest Wins Restraining Order  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
4. the stalker looks like nba's jerry stackhouse do a side by side 5. the guy with the PROPOFOL costum is the cute-est! whts his name??? 6. ... TMZ.com (blog)

Surviving the 'silent killer'  -  ‎Nov 1, 2009‎
16, doctors began taking Schaul off the propofol. "We were all standing around his bed," Anderson said. Each year, more than a million Americans have a ... Dubuque Telegraph Herald

The Hills Reality Check: 'I'm Done With You'  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
But last night, we felt kind of bad for him and wondered if he had jumped onto the propofol-mainlining rage, calling an unethical doctor to his house before ... Movieline (blog)

AP News in Brief  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Jackson's death a homicide, caused primarily by the powerful anesthetic propofol and another sedative. ... The Associated Press

Law & Order: The Pfizer Episode! "Doped" Sketches the Kopchinski-Bextra Settlement  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
...maker of a cancer drug that doesn't really work. The boss dopes the rep's coffee with booze and propofol, rendering her incapable behind the wheel. BNET

Wastage of Supplies and Drugs in the Operating Room  -  ‎Oct 22, 2009‎
Similarly, 51% of propofol, 47% of midazolam, and 39% of rocuronium was prepared but not administered. The most common reason for drug waste was need to ... Medscape

Homicide ruling, documents detail death of Jackson  -  Jul 7, 2006
The next day, Murray said, he cut off the propofol and Jackson fell asleep with ... Adding propofol on top of the other sedatives could have "tipped the ... Yahoo! News

Coroner says Jackson died from lethal dose of propofol  -  Nov 8, 2007
AP – In this Nov. 8, 2007 file photo, Michael Jackson poses on the red carpet during the an event in Los Angeles. … By Chris Baltimore Chris Baltimore – Mon ... Yahoo! News

AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death homicide  -  Mar 17, 2005
Forensic tests found the anesthetic propofol combined with at least two ... So the next day, Murray told detectives, he cut off the propofol -- and Jackson ... Boston Globe

Mayne Loses Appeal Over Generic Propofol  -  Nov 17, 2006
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian pharmaceutical group Mayne Pharma Ltd. said Friday it has lost a US court appeal over its generic formulation of the ... FOXNews

Aetna Backs Off a Colonoscopy Change  -  Feb 28, 2008
The drug, propofol, provides quick and reliable sedation for patients who ... Aetna said in December that it would stop paying for the use of propofol in ... New York Times

Skyepharma, US' Endo terminate development of Propofol anaesthetic  -  Apr 21, 2006
LONDON (AFX) - SkyePharma PLC said it has agreed with its North American partner Endo Pharmaceuticals to terminate the joint development of Propofol IDD-DTM ... Forbes

Sedative Could Be Deadly in People With Seizures  -  Oct 28, 2008
Propofol is used to treat patients with RSE, but is more commonly used for ... In those situations, propofol is used at a much lower dose and shorter ... Washington Post

FDA warns of side-effects from Propofol among clusters of patients  -  Jun 18, 2007
The United States Food and Drug Administration has published a warning about Propofol, a short-acting intravenous anesthetic agent - that Teva ... Ha'aretz

Nurse-administered propofol sedation for upper endoscopic …  -  Aug 14, 2008
Cumulative experience indicates that nurse-administered propofol sedation (NAPS) is safe in esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy. ... Nature.com

Coroner says Jackson died from lethal dose of propofol  -  Sep 25, 2008
AP – In this photo taken, Sept. 25, 2008, clothing designer Christian Audigier arrives for the 26th Annual … Play Video Celebrity Video:ShowBiz Minute: ... Yahoo! News

Aetna to End Payment for a Drug in Colonoscopies  -  Dec 28, 2007
Propofol was originally marketed as Diprivan. It is now relatively cheap because ... But propofol is tricky because it acts rapidly and no rescue drug is ... New York Times

Pharmacokinetics of midazolam, propofol, and fentanyl transfer to...  -  Oct 3, 2005
2 Department of Anesthesiology and Mary Beth Donnelley Clinical Pharmacology Core Facility of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern ... Nature.com

Docs oppose Aetna plan on colonoscopies  -  Feb 5, 2008
Gastroenterologists generally decide whether to use propofol or moderate sedation. ... 'Propofol works faster, but whether it results in improved patient ... Forbes

… as an Adjunct to Nurse-Administered Propofol Sedation for Colonosco...  -  Feb 15, 2006
BIS did not lead to reductions in mean propofol dose or recovery time when ... In essence, this meant that no doses of propofol were to be given if the BIS ... Nature.com

Propofol Sedation: Who Should Administer?  -  Dec 5, 2005
Using propofol (DIPRIVAN) to sedate patients during endoscopic and other diagnostic procedures is gaining momentum in a growing number of hospitals, ... Medscape

DEA weighs new limits on drug eyed in Jackson case  -  Nov 8, 2007
WASHINGTON – Federal authorities are considering making the potent anesthetic propofol — one of the drugs found in Michael Jackson's home — a controlled ... Yahoo! News

Claris gets Netherlands nod to sell Propofol  -  Aug 9, 2006
Claris Lifesciences has got approval to market Propofol molecule in the Netherlands. The nod – the first one from Europe for the company – will mark its ... Business Standard

… Rhythm in the Days Following Light Propofol Anesthesia for...  -  Jun 3, 2008
Seventeen healthy subjects scheduled to receive light propofol anesthesia for ... Our previous research had demonstrated that propofol anesthesia induces a ... Nature.com

Propofol is a safe and effective drug to treat children with refractor...  -  Aug 22, 2005
Propofol is a safe and effective drug to treat children with refractory status epilepticus, and it is recommended before thiopental, according to a study in ... News-Medical.net

Nurse-Administered Propofol Sedation for Upper Endoscopic …  -  Jun 14, 2007
Correspondence: John M DeWitt, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, 550 N University Boulevard., ... Nature.com

Cambridge University polo player Catherine Yates died after reaction...  -  Jun 11, 2008
Medical specialists said Miss Yates ultimately died from a combination of severe brain injuries and Propofol Infusion Syndrome, a rare reaction to the ... Telegraph.co.uk

Fish oil could hold key to cancer drug breakthrough  -  Jun 8, 2005
Combined, Omega-3 and propofol restricted cancer cell growth by up to 30 per ... He said: "It is possible that they provide a mechanism whereby propofol can ... Scotsman

On colonoscopies and insurance - Jan. 2, 2006  -  Jan 2, 2006
And the drug of choice is becoming Propofol, from the fine folks at AstraZeneca. Unlike other sedatives that put you into "conscious sedation," Propofol ... CNNMoney.com

FDA warns of febrile reactions after propofol.(News)  -  Aug 1, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert about patients who developed chills, fever, and body aches shortly after receiving propofol, ... Free with registration - Internal Medicine News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology  -  Dec 17, 2008
Cumulative experience indicates that nurse-administered propofol sedation ... In the past 15 years in the US, the use of propofol for sedation of patients ... Nature.com

Effect of Diclofenac Pretreatment on Pain During Propofol Injection  -  Jan 8, 2005
In a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, 120 ASA 1 or 2 patients were allocated to receive diclofenac or normal saline as pretreatment to assess ... RedOrbit

B (US), C (Au)  -  Jan 2, 2007
Propofol is a short-acting intravenous anesthetic agent used for the ... Propofol is approved for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia in more than ... chemie.de

US FDA panel urges approval of Eisai sedative  -  May 7, 2008
It breaks down in the body to propofol, a generic anesthetic widely used in ... The instructions for propofol recommend monitoring of patients by an ... Reuters

… Pharmaceuticals To Present Safety Data for Propofol Lingual Spray...  -  Mar 15, 2005
The mean time to maximum blood concentration of propofol following spray was ... Propofol was detectable in blood as early as 4 minutes following spray ... Free with registration - Business Wire - AccessMyLibrary.com

Propofol Plus Fentanyl Makes a Better Sedative for Children Getting …  -  May 9, 2007
By Louise Gagnon. TORONTO, CANADA -- May 9, 2007 -- A randomised, controlled, double-blinded, crossover study shows it is safer if children with acute ... DG News

Endo, SkyePharma Cease Propofol IDD-D Agreement  -  Apr 24, 2006
By Karen Pihl-Carey. Endo Pharmaceuticals dropped out as SkyePharma plc's North American development partner for Propofol IDD-D, leaving the future of the ... BioWorld Online - BioWorld Online

… on Non-Anesthesiologists Administering Propofol During Office...  -  Jul 27, 2005
This increase has been attributed to, among other things, improved monitoring and safety devices as well as newer anesthesia medications like propofol. ... EndoNurse

Cheaper, Safer Propofol Delivery in Colonoscopy  -  Mar 13, 2008
At a time when several US health insurers have announced plans to discontinue payment for use of the sedative propofol during most screening colonoscopies, ... EndoNurse

Propofol's Merit in Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation Defended by...  -  Mar 28, 2006
CHICAGO, IL -- March 28, 2006 -- The use of propofol as an anesthetic in patients with hip dislocation associated with total hip arthroplasty saves time, ... DG News

Anaesthetics linked to Alzheimer's  -  Feb 8, 2007
The effect was seen with propofol after exposure for 48 hours, but no clumping was seen with thiopental, the researchers report. ... TVNZ

New generic propofol roils anesthesia market.(HOSPITAL PRACTICE)  -  Aug 8, 2005
Bedford Laboratories introduced its first generic propofol (Diprivan, ... According to IMS Health, worldwide sales of propofol topped $560 million in 2004. ... Free with registration - Drug Topics - AccessMyLibrary.com

… Flow & Metabolism - Abstract of article: Propofol anesthesia does...  -  Sep 25, 2008
This research was supported by the Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health; Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health; ... Nature.com

Doctors, insurers differ over drug Dispute over use of pricier...  -  Aug 13, 2006
Debates over the drug, propofol, are occurring in health care markets across the country ... With propofol, the sedation is deeper, so patients feel less. ... $2.95 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - NewsBank

EXCESS ANESTHESIA LINKED TO FATALITY  -  Jan 7, 2005
...``When you put the propofol on top of it, that's when the problems occur.'' ... Dangl's attorney argued that the experts had no idea how much propofol was ... $2.95 - Miami Herald - NewsBank

CAPS Device for Propofol Sedation Demonstrates Nurse Confidence and …  -  Jun 11, 2007
BALTIMORE – A computer-assisted personalized sedation (CAPS) device is being tested to determine whether it could provide physician/nurse team with an ... EndoNurse

… doubles manufacturing capacity, to become one of top three Propofol...  -  Nov 16, 2006
Propofol/Provive is the flagship brand of Claris, with sales in 48 ... The present global market for propofol is estimated to stand at over US$ 805 mn. ... pharmabiz.com

Children with sudden onset of continuous seizures benefit from propofo...  -  Aug 28, 2005
Propofol is a safe and effective drug to treat children with refractory status ... Propofol and thiopental are widely used intravenous anesthetics which are ... i-newswire.com

Using SEDASYS System Reduced Risk of Propofol Oversedation in Trial  -  May 28, 2008
SAN DIEGO, DDW 2008 Annual Meeting – Ethicon Endo-Surgery announced that the results from its pivotal trial demonstrated physician/nurse teams using the ... EndoNurse

TA-25 drops for second consecutive day  -  Apr 27, 2005
Until now, Teva's Sicor unit was the only maker of the generic propofol, which accounted for about $180m. of sales in 2004, Edna Brenner, an analyst at ... Pay-Per-View - Jerusalem Post - ProQuest Archiver

Comparison of propofol and sevoflurane for laryngeal mask airway …  -  Apr 1, 2007
Background: Sevoflurane and propofol have been widely used for anesthesia induction. This study compared the efficacies of sevoflurane and propofol ... $4.95 - Southern Medical Journal - ECNext

Two hospitals share award for propofol use.(PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE …  -  Dec 11, 2006
As propofol utilization increases, so do the safety risks of fast-acting anesthesia. Readily adaptable oversight procedures for propofol management by ... $4.95 - Drug Topics - ECNext

SEDASYS System Reduced Risk Of Over Sedation With Propofol  -  May 23, 2008
Ethicon Endo-Surgery's pivotal trial demonstrated physician/nurse teams using the SEDASYS System reduced the risk of over sedation with propofol in patients ... emaxhealth.com

Febrile reactions reported after propofol administered in GI suites.(N...  -  Aug 1, 2007
Febrile reactions reported after propofol administered in GI suites.(NEWS FROM THE FDA) ... find Family Practice News articles. Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Cardiology; High-dose propofol during CPB decreases markers of …  -  Oct 24, 2006
2006 OCT 24 - (NewsRx.com) -- High-dose propofol during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) decreases biochemical markers of myocardial injury in coronary surgery ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Anesthesia; Propofol not recommended for long-term sedation of...  -  Jan 24, 2005
2005 JAN 24 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Propofol infusion syndrome was the focus of a recent report. According to the report from Germany, ... Pay-Per-View - Health & Medicine Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Propofol Reduces Postoperative Vomiting in Children: Presented at ASA  -  Oct 22, 2008
By Deborah Brauser. ORLANDO, Fla -- October 22, 2008 -- Propofol significantly decreases the incidence of postoperative vomiting (POV) in paediatric ... DG News

Propofol: anyone with experience?  -  Apr 1, 2007
My wife has transformed migraine. Also allodynia, and dystonia of the neck (possibly aggravated by successive courses of occipital and trigeminal nerve ... HealthCentral.com

Anesthesia; Propofol not recommended for long-term sedation of...  -  Jan 25, 2005
2005 JAN 25 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Propofol infusion syndrome was the focus of a recent report. According to the report from Germany, ... Pay-Per-View - Science Letter - Factiva, from Dow Jones

End-of-Life Issues; Propofol used as sedative and antiemetic in...  -  Mar 14, 2006
2006 MAR 14 - (NewsRx.com) -- Propofol could be used as a sedative and antiemetic in palliative cancer care. According to recent research published in the ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

INSURERS DROP COLONOSCOPY DRUG  -  Feb 13, 2008
..."The great thing about propofol is that 30 minutes later, you're ready to go ... Several major insurers have stopped paying for propofol, the popular drug ... Pay-Per-View - St. Petersburg Times - ProQuest Archiver

FDA warns of febrile reactions after propofol.(News) | Article from...  -  Aug 1, 2007
FDA warns of febrile reactions after propofol.(News) ... find Internal Medicine News articles. The Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert about ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

Intra-aortic injection of propofol prevents spinal cord injury during...  -  Aug 26, 2005
Objective: We investigated whether propofol, a widely used anesthetic, injected into clamped aortic segments quickly attenuated transcranial spinal ... European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic...

Propofol Sedation Is Safe When Administered By Nonanaesthesiologists ...  -  May 26, 2008
By Bruce Sylvester. SAN DIEGO -- May 26, 2008 -- Administration of propofol sedation by nonanaesthesiologists for endoscopic procedures is controversial, ... DG News

GI Journal Explores Computer-Assisted Propofol System  -  Sep 23, 2008
CINCINNATI — Results from a feasibility study on computer-assisted personalized sedation (CAPS) were published in the September issue of Gastrointestinal ... EndoNurse

Anesthesia; Dopamine infusion lowers propofol levels during epidural ...  -  Jul 12, 2005
2005 JUL 12 - (NewsRx.com) -- Dopamine infusion during epidural blockade causes a drop in propofol concentration, to potentially inadequate levels. ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Business in brief  -  Apr 26, 2005
Bedford Laboratories has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to sell propofol injection, the generic ingredient of AstraZeneca PLC's ... Pay-Per-View - Jerusalem Post - ProQuest Archiver

EBSCOhost Connection: Propofol To Control Tremors.  -  Aug 30, 2006
Internet Journal of Anesthesiology: A letter to the editor is presented on successful use of propofol for suppressing tremors in a patient for cataract ... Subscription - Internet Journal of Anesthesiology - EBSCO Publishing

Anesthesiology; Metabolic effects of propofol determined in isolated ...  -  Jan 11, 2005
2005 JAN 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The metabolic effects of propofol have been characterized in the isolated perfused rat liver. ... Pay-Per-View - Life Science Weekly - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Cases of febrile reaction after propofol administration noted.(NEWS …  -  Aug 1, 2007
Cases of febrile reaction after propofol administration noted.(NEWS FROM THE FDA) ... find Skin & Allergy News articles. The Food and Drug Administration ... Pay-Per-View - Skin & Allergy News - HighBeam Research

Anesthesiology; Metabolic effects of propofol determined in isolated ...  -  Jan 14, 2005
2005 JAN 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The metabolic effects of propofol have been characterized in the isolated perfused rat liver. ... Pay-Per-View - Drug Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Mayne loses in propofol patent battle with AstraZeneca.(Brief Article)  -  Nov 7, 2005
Australia's Mayne Group, in its explanatory memorandum regarding the proposed demerger of Mayne Pharma (Marketletters passim), has disclosed that the ... Free with registration - Pharma Marketletter - AccessMyLibrary.com

Anesthesiology; Antioxidant capacities of propofol metabolites …  -  Jan 31, 2005
..."The antioxidant activity of propofol, a widely used anesthetic, has previously been demonstrated, but no study has focused on propofol metabolites although ... Pay-Per-View - Pain & Central Nervous System Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Reperfusion; High-dose propofol during ischemia improves postischemic...  -  Apr 2, 2005
We examined whether application of a high concentration of propofol during ... We found that application of high-concentration propofol during ischemia ... Pay-Per-View - Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

… Columbia, Vancouver; High-dose propofol during ischemia improves …  -  Mar 30, 2005
We examined whether application of a high concentration of propofol during ... We found that application of high-concentration propofol during ischemia ... Pay-Per-View - Biotech Week - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Reperfusion; High-dose propofol during ischemia improves postischemic...  -  Mar 28, 2005
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