A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

Spring 2011 has been marked with numerous studies on the effects of anesthesia in children. Here are 10 recent findings about the effects of anesthesia on pediatric patients, according to studies from ...

There is little or no risk of death related to anesthesia in healthy children, according to a study conducted at Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and published in the June 2011 issue of ...

A new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine has found that multiple doses of general anesthesia do not harm brain function in young children, providing reassurance to parents and ...

Children prenatally exposed to anesthesia for maternal surgery during pregnancy were significantly more likely than unexposed children to receive a diagnosis of a disruptive or internalizing ...

FDA issues a warning for anesthesia use in children and pregnant women The FDA warns against the repeated or prolonged use of anesthesia in pregnant women and in children younger than 3 years of age.

Children who require both dental and non-dental medical procedures should have them completed under one general anesthesia session whenever possible, which is ideal for both the patient and family, ...

Research has found that having children watch a video immediately prior to surgery can reduce anxiety during anesthesia induction, one of the most stressful times for children during the perioperative ...

Anesthesia Risks Should be Discussed for Children SmartTots, a collaborative effort between the Anesthesia Research Society and the FDA, released a statement saying anesthesia for children is a ...

Maine lawmakers are considering an emergency proposal to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for pediatric dentists who perform work on patients under anesthesia. Six notes: 1. HP1438 states that ...

The proposed bill would increase reimbursement rates for pediatric patients who need general anesthesia for dental work.