Anesthesia prevents pain during procedures by numbing you or putting you into a sleep-like state. Though considered very safe, it can cause side effects like nausea, chills, aches, and sleepiness.

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will discuss the risk that patients on Wegovy, Ozempic or similar drugs may suffer certain complications under anaesthesia that can lead to ...

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

Going under anaesthesia may put toddlers at higher risk of of developmental and behaviorial problems, according to a new study reported at the American Society of Anaesthesiologists. The study ...

Neuromuscular blocking agents, or muscle relaxants, are often used in surgery to prevent muscles from moving when a patient is unconscious. A recent study found that the use of neuromuscular blockers ...

Anesthesia Risks Should be Discussed for Children SmartTots, a collaborative effort between the Anesthesia Research Society and the FDA, released a statement saying anesthesia for children is a ...

When it comes to surgical recovery, controlling inflammation is key. Anesthetic choices play a surprisingly important role in this process, with potential implications for healing, infection ...

The use of general anesthesia during cesarean deliveries is associated with an increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD) that necessitates hospitalization as well as a risk for suicidality, ...

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

There are concerns that exposure to general anesthesia during surgery may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. To investigate, researchers compared exposure to general anesthesia ...

Anesthesia professionals and their practices have faced a range of financial and operational challenges over the last several years as reimbursements continue to fall below the cost of supplies and ...