Davary & Smith Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a boutique oral surgery practice led by dual-degree (DDS, MD) surgeons Dr. Ashkan Davary and Dr. Christopher Smith, has opened in Sterling, Virginia, ...

Dr. H. had a struggling heart and a consequential decision to make. He needed an operation to fix a faulty valve but postponed it, afraid that the surgery and anesthesia would irrevocably damage his ...

Older patients who received anesthesia with etomidate had no higher risk of major complications after elective abdominal surgery compared to propofol, a randomized trial found. Among 1,917 such ...

When patients contemplate cataract surgery, they are understandably concerned about the potential for pain during the procedure. If we can eliminate or reduce the potential for pain during and after ...

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield halted a plan to deny claims for anesthesia services that exceeded specific time limits for surgeries and procedures. After sharp criticism from anesthesiologists, an ...

William Sieber was working in his garden. Wasn't he? He was sure he had been picking tomatoes just moments ago. Now he appeared to be in some kind of rehabilitation hospital. And weren't people ...

If you've ever witnessed someone on a heavy dose of painkillers, you know people can do or say all sorts of stuff. Similar ...

Tampa based Celebrity Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Meegan Gruber expands an interactive approach that allows real-time implant sizing confirmation during surgery, rather than waiting to see res ...

As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you'll be. Take a few minutes to learn how the day will unfold. You'll usually be ...