Researchers discover asphyxia trigger in opioid poisoning
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a new way to combat asphyxiation caused by opioid poisoning, by rescuing a part of the brain which controls breathing. Having determined the mechanism of action of opiate suppression of breathing, the effectiveness of a commonly-used drug like naloxone provides a target for further drug development.