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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You might need general anesthesia if you have surgery. It makes you go into a deep sleep, and you don’t feel pain during the procedure.

Although general anesthesia is safe, side effects are possible. Here's what you should know before heading into surgery.

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 ...

General anesthesia causes a complete loss of consciousness and sensation. Doctors administer drugs, called anesthetics, to induce this state. People under general anesthesia do not feel any pain ...

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 ...

But the patient was unwilling to undergo general anaesthesia. So, we approached the throat with a flexible bronchoscope via the nasal route,” said pulmonologist Dr Sameer Arbat who led the ...