Medical News
Researchers Discover Physical Source Of Depression
Tech Times - 22 Oct 2016 21:05
Researchers have uncovered the physical source of depression in the brain, allowing them to take a step closer toward helping improve treatment options for a condition that affects millions of Americans.
Baby 'Born Twice' Doing Well After Lifesaving Surgery
Tech Times - 22 Oct 2016 15:47
A woman gave birth to her daughter 'twice,' after complications occurred during the pregnancy. Sacrococcygeal teratoma is the most common of tumors that afflict babies.
Researchers Create 3D Atomic-Level Image Of Brain's Marijuana Receptor
Tech Times - 22 Oct 2016 14:47
Researchers are taking a closer look at the brain to better understand how THC affects the body, creating a 3D image of the brain's marijuana receptor to facilitate their work.
Latinos more anxious before surgery, desire detailed information, study shows
EurekAlert! - 22 Oct 2016 06:00
(American Society of Anesthesiologists) Latinos may be more anxious than Caucasian patients about having surgery and also want more detailed information before having a procedure, suggests research being presented at the...
Perioperative Surgical Home delivers improved outcomes, satisfaction & shorter stays
EurekAlert! - 22 Oct 2016 06:00
(American Society of Anesthesiologists) Decreasing the number of tests, blood transfusions and length of time in the hospital, while improving patients' pain management and communication with physicians were the result o...
More Americans undergo procedures involving anesthesia outside of O.R.
EurekAlert! - 22 Oct 2016 06:00
(American Society of Anesthesiologists) More than one-third of Americans who undergo procedures involving anesthesia now have them outside of the operating room (O.R.), an increase of 27 percent in five years, according ...