My most disturbing experience in a medical setting happened when I was 21. I underwent a routine procedure under general anesthesia and, while on the table, I woke up. It was my junior year in college ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Hugo Ramirez, something of a Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson look-alike, has high aspirations. Ramirez, who underwent painful leg-lengthening surgery to shoot up from 5 feet 9 inches to over 6 feet tall, is ...

Blood loss is one of many situations that can cause anemia. Surgery involves blood loss. If you have anemia and undergo surgery, you may be at risk for serious complications. Anemia is a condition in ...

Surgical repair of craniosynostosis typically occurs during infancy. The procedure has a high success rate with a very low risk of long-term side effects. Most babies go on to live typical, healthy ...

Dr. Homoud Aldahash sat three meters away from his patient as he removed a brain tumor via a robot.