Recent Advances in the Mechanisms of Postoperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction: A Narrative Review by Tingting Wang, Xin Huang, Shujun Sun, Yafeng Wang, Linlin Han, Tao Zhang, Tianhao Zhang, Xiangdong Chen

“…Propofol and dexmedetomidine demonstrate neuroprotective properties by suppressing neuroinflammation and microglial activation, whereas inhalational anesthetics like sevoflurane intensify oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Ketamine, with its anti-inflammatory potential, offers promise but requires further evaluation to determine its long-term safety and efficacy. …”
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Paraoxonase and Arylesterase Activities, Lipid Profile, and Oxidative Damage in Experimental Ischemic Colitis Model by Ethem Unal, Cengiz Eris, Bülent Kaya, Hafize Uzun, Faruk Cavdar, Murat Yildar, Ali Riza Kiziler, Birsen Aydemir, Pembegul Gunes, Riza Kutanis, Izzet Titiz

“…All animals were anesthetized with ether and ketamine anesthesia to undergo a midline laparotomy. …”
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Major Depressive Disorder as a Condition Negatively Impacting Both Mental and Physical Functioning. What to Do When There Is Treatment Resistance? by Monika Makar, Daria Michałka, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Natalie Papachristoforou, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Emilia Bąk, Natalia Tekiela, Radosław Chmiel, Tomasz Bartuś

“…If  it comes to treatment efficacy studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of several strategies. Ketamine and esketamine have shown rapid and substantial efficacy in mitigating the symptoms of TRD. …”
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Penggunaan Blok Peritonsil untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Pasca Operasi Tonsilektomi by Dedy Kurnia

“…Hasil penelitian sebelumnya didapatkan kombinasi dari ketamin dengan anestesi lokal untuk blok peritonsil sebagai pilihan terbaik untuk mengurangi nyeri pasca operasi, mencegah terjadinya perdarahan sekunder, mengurangi waktu perawatan pasca operasi dan mempercepat kondisi tubuh kembali normal.…”
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