Russia runs out of anaesthetics
16/4/2008 |
Going under the knife in Russia's underfunded hospitals became more stressful this week as doctors warned the country was running out of anaesthetics.
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Robot anaesthetist developed
14/4/2008 |
A prototype robot that can induce a general anaesthetic for operations has been developed and tested on some 200 patients, the project team leader has announced.
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Anaesthetic pouch aids recovery
27/11/2007 |
Children recovering from orthopaedic surgery feel less pain and leave the hospital sooner when they go home with a small anaesthetic pouch that delivers a local numbing medication.
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Breakthrough in anaesthesia
4/10/2007 |
A new approach to anaesthesia using the chemical that gives chili peppers their kick, promises an improved way to treat pain in surgery, dentistry and childbirth.
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Anaesthetics harming kids?
2/4/2007 |
Animal studies that suggest that anaesthesia can be harmful to developing brains have raised concerns about potential risks for young children who have surgery.
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Anaesthetic - dementia link
8/2/2007 |
The commonly used general anaesthetic isoflurane may cause brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
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Leg creams can kill
8/2/2007 |
Anaesthetic creams and gels that are widely used in cosmetic and medical procedures can cause dangerous side effects such as irregular heart rhythm and seizures, experts warn.
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The hottest anaesthetic news yet
15/12/2004 |
You're not really asleep, but not completely awake either. You feel no pain and afterwards, you don't remember a thing. Welcome to the world of conscious sedation.
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