Every day, people undergo surgery. Some operations require going deep into the body. Some can take many hours to finish. Many of these procedures are possible only because of anesthesia. Different types of anesthesia may be used depending on the procedure. Local anesthesia numbs a small part of the body, such as a tooth. Regional… Continue reading Going Under: A Closer Look at Anesthesia
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Anesthesia Not Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Research done in 2016 suggests older patients should not feel reluctant to have life enhancing surgeries due to concerns that undergoing anesthesia may boost their risk of developing cognitive issues. In a study of more than 8,500 middle-aged and elderly Danish twins published in Anesthesiology, the official medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists… Continue reading Anesthesia Not Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You
Plastic surgeons are perhaps the most “polished” of physicians. They are typically the best dressed, have the most effervescent personalities, the perkiest nurses, and offices ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest, in addition to stunning spouses. But what lies beneath the perfect facade? Are there trade secrets these plastic surgeons don’t dare even whisper… Continue reading What Your Cosmetic Surgeon Doesn’t Tell You
Are You Ready to Get Botox?
As people continue to look for ways to turn back the clock on aging, there is one effective treatment that has emerged as a leader in the field. Botox injections have become so popular that according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, they are the most commonly performed non-surgical procedure among… Continue reading Are You Ready to Get Botox?
Progress Made Toward A New Kind of Anesthesia
Researchers say they are drawing closer to developing a new class of anesthetics. “While physician anesthesiologists have improved the safety of anesthesia over the years, there are still many risks associated with general anesthesia. And yet, no new anesthetics have been developed for more than 40 years,” said Roderic G. Eckenhoff, M.D., lead author of… Continue reading Progress Made Toward A New Kind of Anesthesia