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

Neonates comprise a special population of patients undergoing surgery, and the presence of congenital defects further complicates their anaesthetic management. This report describes a neonate born ...

Anecdotal evidence suggests that cannabis users require more anesthetic at the beginning of surgery than those who do not use the substance. As such, researchers set out to find whether this is the ...

Minimizing the use of sedatives during operations could shorten hospital stays and reduce the risk of complications. Immersing patients in virtual reality could help reduce the amount of local ...

Mumbai: A modified nasal spray could help reduce anxiety and pain in adults undergoing certain medical procedures, as per a ...

Patients who have adverse reactions to anaesthetic that is sometimes fatal can now be tested for the condition in a non-invasive way before a procedure, following a breakthrough by Queensland ...