The ability of the commonly used stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin) to speed recovery from general anesthesia appears to apply both to the inhaled gas isoflurane, as previously reported, and to the ...

The ability of the stimulant methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, to speed recovery from general anesthesia applies to both the inhaled gas isoflurane and the intravenous drug propofol, ...

Caffeine helps quickly boost wakefulness following general anesthesia, a new study finds. The stimulant -- used daily by more than 90 percent of adults in the U.S. -- appears to alter physiological ...

General anaesthesia (GA) is an essential option for delivery of dental treatment, particularly amongst certain patient groups, such as young children or the very anxious. In fact, dental treatment is ...

A study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesfound that activating select dopamine neurons in the brain can promote wakefulness and accelerate recovery from general anesthesia. Here’s ...

According to the latest World Cancer data 2022 released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) under the World Health Organization 1, the new global incidence of lung cancer is 12.4 ...