Reconnecting muscle pairs during surgery following amputation provides patients more sensory feedback from the limb, researchers report. Read More
Major surgery can trigger different patterns of cognitive alterations depending on previous presence, or absence, of Alzheimer's pathologies. Read More
Study shows listening to calming music before surgery has similar effects as midazolam in reducing anxiety before regional anesthesia is given. Read More
Using data collected from 62.2 million Parkinson's patients, researchers discover a relationship between appendectomies and an increased risk of developing the disease. According to the analysis, patients who had their appendix removed were more than three times as likely to develop Parkinson's than those who had not. Read More
Study reveals patients who undergo major heart surgeries do not experience major memory changes compared to those who receive more minor treatments. Read More
A new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep. Read More
Researchers report children who underwent general anesthesia and surgery prior to the age of one showed decreased white matter volume and integrity. Read More
Scientist reveal a drug regiment consisting of anti-inflammatories and anti-stress medications given before and after surgery could reduce cancer recurrence. Read More
A new automated, robotic surgical drill is able to reduce procedure time from two hours to two and a half minutes for a complex cranial operation. Read More
Using optogenetics to activate dopamine receptors in the ventral tegmental area could help people regain consciousness following general anesthesia, researchers report. Read More
Music therapy may help reduce pain and anxiety for those undergoing a biopsy for breast cancer, researchers report. Read More
Researchers report patients who listen to relaxing music prior to eye surgery tend to have less anxiety and require less sedation than those who didn't. Read More
