A new study of neural oscillations during varying stages of consciousness shows that anesthesia doesn’t just knock us out—it reorients brain signals.

A guy fresh out of wisdom teeth surgery had one of those classic post-anesthesia moments that quickly turned into internet gold. Tommy DiScipio recently dug up an old video from seven years ago and ...

A peer-reviewed paper published in Frontiers in Psychology proposes that consciousness is not simply a byproduct of brain activity but instead acts as a top-down force that shapes neural processes.

Preparing for your child to have surgery can be a nerve-wracking experience. "While surgery may be routine for medical professionals, it becomes a core memory that stays with parents and ...

I have a hand issue that's affecting my work. I’ve heard some hand surgeries can be done in the clinic without anesthesia or an operating room. Can ...

A new study found that deep sleep weakens breathing brain timing in movement circuits and changes internal brain ...

Age, new comorbidities, inflammation, cognitive reserve, and changes in anxiety levels alter drug effects and recovery.

Robotics can also significantly improve nurse safety during surgery by improving ergonomics and creating more predictable workflows, while also reducing physical strain in the OR. Wills explained that ...

I first met Farkle two months ago. Farkle was in for her annuals: her vaccines and tests that we recommend every year. Farkle’s heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlicia, Anaplasmosis and stool sample […] ...

Anesthesiologists have many different options when selecting the optimal type of block to use on a patient. But which option is best, and why do some anesthesiologists shy away from certain blocks? In ...