Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point in our lives we’ll have to undergo a procedure that needs general anaesthesia. Even though it is ...

Hair transplants have become one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures across the world. Thousands of people travel overseas every year, hoping to restore hair growth at a lower cost than what ...

You see a doctor before your test. They will explain the procedure and ask you to sign a consent form. This is a good time to ask questions. You might have a pre operative assessment appointment ...

The nightmare scenario for patients undergoing surgery is that they become aware but remain paralysed as they are sliced open. Anaesthesia almost always prevents this, but we don’t know how it works, ...

It's not clear whether general anaesthetics increase dementia risk. If you're worried about surgery, it can help to talk to your doctor. There is currently no strong evidence to say that general ...

Dying patients who are in pain are usually given an analgesic, such as morphine, to ease their final hours and days. And if an analgesic isn’t enough, they can be given a sedative – something to make ...