The brain can direct the immune system to an unexpected degree, capable of detecting, ramping up and tamping down inflammation, shows a new study in mice from researchers at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute.
Overly restricting opioid use during surgery may be doing more harm than good
Because of the opioid crisis, physicians are less likely to administer opioids to help manage patients’ pain, even in the operating room.
June 15, 2023