Post-operative cognitive dysfunction at three months after surgery is independent of the type of procedure or anesthetic, according to a report published in Anesthesia & Analgesia. The study, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The general anesthesia group and neuraxial anesthesia groups had improved postoperative mental health scores.

The word "surgery" often leads to a discussion about other things, including the type of anesthesia that will be used during a procedure. The truth is, there are many different types of anesthesia ...

The type of anesthesia a woman receives during a cesarean delivery can play a big role in reducing her risk for postpartum depression, new research suggests. Regional anesthesia may be better for a ...

Nov. 27 -- WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Outcomes for surgery to treat carotid (neck) artery blockages are the same for patients who have general or local anesthesia, according to a study by ...

Seven epilepsy patients lay unconscious on operating tables at Baylor College of Medicine, their brains exposed for surgery, ...

In vitro studies demonstrated a reduced incidence of apoptosis in patients administered inhaled anesthetics compared with those administered propofol during surgery. New research findings by ...

Propensity-score matched pair comparison of brachytherapy-based accelerated partial breast irradiation versus whole breast Canadian hypofractionation. A pilot study of preoperative (Pre-op), ...

Although the incidence of perioperative nerve injuries (PPNIs) appears to be declining, patients who receive a combination of regional and general anesthesia are at increased risk for the problem, a ...