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HOW ANAESTHESIA WORKS
What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of selfGeneral anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced lon...- In 1950, a live and unanaesthetized mouse was sent to the upper atmosphere in a V-2 rocket to test biological responses and capture physiological data and imagery during the flightIn 1950, a live and unanaesthetized mouse was sent to the upper atmosphere in a V-2 rocket to test biological responses and capture physiol...
- Dolly the sheep was named after Dolly Parton, but do you know the reason? Here’s how the world’s first adult-cell clone got its name from the country music legendDolly the sheep made headlines in 1996 when she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell using a technique called so...
- In 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of a vital medicine while helping women during childbirth and making surgeries safe and painless, changing the course of medical science foreverIn 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic during childbirth and surgery. Sir James Young Si...
- Bye-bye painful dentist visit: A simple liquid could stop tooth decay; no drilling or injections needed for many cavitiesA major US clinical trial has found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more th...
- HDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: Widow wins after court finds the proposal form never asked about other insurers; full payout orderedHDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: A Kurnool consumer commission has ordered HDFC Life Insurance to p...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: What is the ‘green whistle’? The device catching everyone's attentionCanadian footballer Ismaël Koné's use of the "green whistle" for pain relief during a World Cup match has sparked interest. This handheld i...
- Quote of the Day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'Above all, do not lie to yourself'Renowned author Dostoevsky believed self-deception, not external forces, fuels human suffering and moral decay. He argued that the greatest...
- He had no Spanish knowledge but started speaking it perfectly after surgery. What is this rare, mysterious syndrome?A routine surgery led to an unusual medical episode when a US man woke up speaking fluent Spanish despite having almost no prior knowledge ...
- Are young doctors preferring radiology and dermatology over surgery? Apollo neurologist explains trend among NEET PG rankersIndia's top medical graduates are increasingly choosing medicine-based specialties over surgery for faster career stability, smoother lifes...
- World Anaesthesia Day: Why it is celebrated on October 16, what is this year’s theme and its significanceWorld Anaesthesia Day, observed annually on October 16, commemorates the first successful ether anaesthesia demonstration in 1846, revoluti...
- What is Ayushman Bharat health insurance? All you need to know about what is covered, eligibility & moreAlong with various diseases, the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme also covers Covid-19. According to NHA, the treatment and testing ...
- What is consciousness and how does it work? Scientists compete to seek answersThese studies could point us to a better approach for doing research in science and other fields.
- 'Khichdification' of medical education, practice: IMA on surgery nod for Ayurveda"India remains at the frontier of modern medicine today with medical care of international standards and well-reputed Indian doctors servin...
- Prone position that's used to save severe Covid patients can cause permanent nerve damageThe nerve damage is a result of reduced blood flow and inflammation.
- Going to Gorakhpur’s root: The weakness of the public health systemMedical specialists are always at the highest level of the government pecking order. Young and qualified medical specialists will insist on...
- View: To really tackle dirty money the govt must take a hard look at India’s labour lawsThe main, and persistent, source of black money is the Industrial Disputes Act. Of all the founts of illegal wealth, it is this that is mos...
- Government considering permanent 'green corridor' in Mumbai: Deepak SawantThe city police created such a corridor between the airport and a private hospital for ferrying of a harvested heart brought from Pune for ...
- US approves handheld opioid antidote deviceA new handheld device that can quickly deliver a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose, including heroin has been approved by the US Foo...
- Fortis management gives the boot to Trehan's confidantesDr Naresh Trehan’s was not the only head to roll on Friday in the ongoing spat at Escorts Heart Institute. Three senior executives, one doc...
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