The Second Affiliated Hospital Of Chongqing Medical University

This study looked at whether blocking out noise while a person is under general anesthesia for major abdominal surgery can lower their chance of having moderate to severe pain after waking up. Researchers compared pain levels and painkiller use in 304 adults who either had noise …

This study looked at whether giving a drug called dexmedetomidine during laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer helps protect the lungs of patients aged 60 to 84. As people age, their lungs become more fragile, and surgery can make breathing problems worse. The researchers me…