Researchers at King's College London have discovered that a protein called TRPA1, found on the surface of nerve cells, is the molecule needed for common analgesic paracetamol to relieve pain, according to a news release.
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The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery approved the allowance of continuing medical education credits through Orthopaedic In-Training Exam to count toward maintenance of certification's scored and recorded self-assessment requirements, according to an AAOS Now report.
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