A study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesfound that activating select dopamine neurons in the brain can promote wakefulness and accelerate recovery from general anesthesia. Here’s ...

The ability of the stimulant methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, to speed recovery from general anesthesia applies to both the inhaled gas isoflurane and the intravenous drug propofol, ...

Caffeine helps quickly boost wakefulness following general anesthesia, a new study finds. The stimulant -- used daily by more than 90 percent of adults in the U.S. -- appears to alter physiological ...

Opioid overdose's respiratory depression can damage oxygen-sensitive brain cells, produce lasting cognitive and emotional ...

I have had surgery many times in my life. The most recent surgery was on Dec. 27, 2022, where I was put under general anesthesia. I was aware of many of the potential dangers of anesthesia, but no one ...

Before conducting this meta-analysis, we expected that any differences in recovery times for sevoflurane- or desflurane-treated patients would be quite small. However, since every patient undergoing ...

The Global Challenge of Childhood MalnutritionMalnutrition remains a major health challenge in developing countries, ...

Past psychology research suggests that different people display characteristic patterns of spontaneous thought, emotions and behaviors. These patterns make the brains of distinct individuals unique, ...