Brain research has progressed with anesthetized animal experiments for a long time. Recent progress in research techniques allows us to measure neuronal activity in awake animals combined with ...

Before there were medicines to sedate and soothe patients, there was opium, mandrake juice … and hypnosis. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The age of anesthesia began in 1846, when a man named Edward Abbott ...

Bob Dick recently toughed his way through a 90-minute total knee replacement without the aid of anesthesia, choosing to stay awake through the chisel and the buzz of the electric saw. When he reached ...

Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, author of the new novel "Dr. Mutter's Marvels," released today. She contributed this article to Live Science's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Dr. Thomas Dent Mütter was a ...

What is a certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA)? Certified anesthesiologist assistants are highly skilled healthcare professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to ...