When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on ...

A growing body of neuroscience research is challenging the long-held assumption that general anesthesia works by simply switching the brain off. Instead, multiple independent studies now point to a ...

A guy fresh out of wisdom teeth surgery had one of those classic post-anesthesia moments that quickly turned into internet ...

People often worry if they'll panic or if it will hurt. Research and experience show that patients generally tolerate ...

Age, new comorbidities, inflammation, cognitive reserve, and changes in anxiety levels alter drug effects and recovery.

Over time, knee cartilage can deteriorate due to years of wear and tear. Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee ...

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Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai launched a joint replacement recovery program that leverages spinal and regional anesthesia to help patients walk sooner and return home faster after surgery. The ...

Use of general anesthesia (GA) for cesarean delivery is independently associated with significantly increased risks for postpartum depression (PPD) requiring hospitalization and suicidality, according ...

Introduction Remifentanil is a short-acting opioid and can be administered during surgery without the risk of delayed postoperative recovery but concerns about hyperalgesia and the shortages of ...