Undergoing surgery, even a minor procedure, can be stressful for anyone. But for people who have malignant hyperthermia, a hereditary disease that's triggered by certain drugs used for general anesthesia, it can also be dangerous.
Other
Apr 30, 2013
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(AP)—A sea lion that had been receiving treatment for sneezing has died unexpectedly at a New York zoo.
Plants & Animals
Oct 6, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Why does inhaling anesthetics cause unconsciousness? New insights into this century-and-a-half-old question may spring from research performed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Scientists ...
Biochemistry
Mar 21, 2012
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The patient was a 42-year-old, 160-pound grandmother with thick bilateral cataracts that had left her nearly blind, markedly diminishing her quality of life.
Plants & Animals
Oct 5, 2009
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An experimental vaccine applied the surface of the skin appears to protect against certain types of ear infections. Scientists from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, report their ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 21, 2009
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