You’ve likely been under anesthesia for different procedures, whether you were having a tooth removed or undergoing a major surgery. Everyone knows it puts you in a sleep-like state, but have you ever ...

You lie back, and a nurse fits a mask over your face. Somebody tells you to count backward from 100. Your eyelids grow heavy. The next thing you know, you’re waking up. We thought we knew why this ...

General anesthesia is a medical miracle that enabled millions of patients to have life-saving surgeries without pain. However, despite the miraculous work of the drug, scientist are still unsure how ...

Release Date: July 26, 2013 This content is archived. BUFFALO, N.Y. – One of the most dreaded experiences at the dentist’s office is an injection into the tissues of the mouth to numb an area ...

One of the most dreaded experiences at the dentist’s office is an injection into the tissues of the mouth to numb an area requiring a painful dental procedure. But thanks to recent research at the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Dr. Robin: My veterinarian told me my dog’s teeth need to be cleaned. She said Major would have to receive general anesthesia in order for the procedure ...