Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures. They're also used during critical care, such as ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male in pretty decent health, as far as I know. I had an ultrasound due to some lower abdominal discomfort. The ultrasound did not show any reason for the pain, ...

Today, deliveries via cesarean sections, or c-sections, have become quite common globally. Sometimes, c-sections are a medical necessity when normal deliveries become risky either for the mother or ...

Going under general anesthesia can result in feelings of anxiety and overwhelm for many people. However, for those who have experienced sexual assault, it can also feel triggering and result in ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 75-year-old male in pretty decent health, as far as I know. I had an ultrasound due to some lower abdominal discomfort. The ultrasound did not show any reason for the pain, ...