Some epidemiological studies suggest associations between general anaesthesia and long-term cognitive dysfunction in children and the elderly, although these remain to be proven. Here, Vutskits ...

The molecular targets of anaesthetics and the neuronal mechanisms through which they induce reversible loss of consciousness have been long-standing mysteries. This Review discusses the most ...

The patient, 28-year-old John Nicholas of Chicago, was able to watch in real time as surgeons removed his old kidney and inserted a new one. Instead of administering general anaesthesia, which is the ...

In fact, it has largely remained a mystery since general anaesthesia was introduced into medicine over 180 years ago. Our study published in The Journal of Neuroscience today provides new clues on ...

In fact, it has largely remained a mystery since general anaesthesia was introduced into medicine over 180 years ago. Our study published in The Journal of Neuroscience today provides new clues on ...

Women who receive general anaesthesia during a Caesarean section delivery are at higher risk of severe postpartum depression that requires hospitalisation, as well as self-inflicted harm and suicidal ...

There are no differences in the safety or effectiveness of the two most common types of anaesthetic (spinal versus general anaesthesia) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, according to the ...

Surgery is always risky, and when you’re operating on an animal rather than a person, the logistics involved can be pretty ...

Thickening of the macular layer of the eye’s retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at The Vatican. Photo / AP. Pope Francis is going to hospital for abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, two ...

More than 350 million surgeries are performed worldwide each year, some of which use general anesthesia. However, the reason why general anesthesia works has not been fully elucidated. A research ...