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Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness | ScienceDaily
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025514.htm
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at a sophisticated level, distinguishing nouns, verbs, and adjectives while listening to stories. Even more remarkably, neural activity showed signs of predicting upcoming words before they were heard. The results challenge traditional ideas about consciousness and hint at new possibilities for brain-computer interfaces. …
Via <https://www.reddit.com/r/agi/comments/1um0vfq/brain_activity_under_anesthesia_challenges_what/> | <https://www.reddit.com/r/InterstellarKinetics/comments/1uj50kl/study_scientists_discovered_that_the_human_brain/>
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Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness | ScienceDaily
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025514.htm
The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at a sophisticated level, distinguishing nouns, verbs, and adjectives while listening to stories. Even more remarkably, neural activity showed signs of predicting upcoming words before they were heard. The results challenge traditional ideas about consciousness and hint at new possibilities for brain-computer interfaces. …
Via <https://www.reddit.com/r/agi/comments/1um0vfq/brain_activity_under_anesthesia_challenges_what/> | <https://www.reddit.com/r/InterstellarKinetics/comments/1uj50kl/study_scientists_discovered_that_the_human_brain/>
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A small mouse study found that supplemental vitamin D reduced neuroinflammation and reduced cell death in the hippocampus and prefontal cortex of offspring of female mice who were given propofol (a general anaesthetic) during pregnancy.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0349784
#Science #Pregnancy #Anaesthesia #Propofol #VitaminD #BrainDamage
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A small mouse study found that supplemental vitamin D reduced neuroinflammation and reduced cell death in the hippocampus and prefontal cortex of offspring of female mice who were given propofol (a general anaesthetic) during pregnancy.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0349784
#Science #Pregnancy #Anaesthesia #Propofol #VitaminD #BrainDamage
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“If it is our mission
to alleviate suffering
as well as to preserve life
there should be no conscientious restraint…”—Gael Turnbull, “James Young Simpson: If It Is Our Mission…”
from The Hand that Sees: Poems for the quincentenary of the Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghJames Young Simpson (1811–1870) pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic in childbirth
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#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #obstetrics #anaesthesia #anesthesia #WorldHealthDay #historyofmedicine
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“If it is our mission
to alleviate suffering
as well as to preserve life
there should be no conscientious restraint…”—Gael Turnbull, “James Young Simpson: If It Is Our Mission…”
from The Hand that Sees: Poems for the quincentenary of the Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghJames Young Simpson (1811–1870) pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic in childbirth
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#Scottish #literature #poem #poetry #obstetrics #anaesthesia #anesthesia #WorldHealthDay #historyofmedicine
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A doctor tries explaining anaesthesia while having some.
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A doctor tries explaining anaesthesia while having some.
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Millionaire GP who owns 14 hotels and a brewery administered fentanyl sedation in breach of AHPRA conditions: tribunal
Dr Jerry Schwartz says he will appeal after being found guilty of breaching conditions on his registration by…
#NewsBeep #News #Medication #ahpra #anaesthesia #CA #Canada #cosmeticprocedures #Courts #GeneralPractice #Health #Medicolegal #opioids
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Millionaire GP who owns 14 hotels and a brewery administered fentanyl sedation in breach of AHPRA conditions: tribunal
Dr Jerry Schwartz says he will appeal after being found guilty of breaching conditions on his registration by…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #AHPRA #Anaesthesia #cosmeticprocedures #courts #generalpractice #Health #Medicolegal #Opioids
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Millionaire GP who owns 14 hotels and a brewery administered fentanyl sedation in breach of AHPRA conditions: tribunal
Dr Jerry Schwartz says he will appeal after being found guilty of breaching conditions on his registration by…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Medication #AHPRA #Anaesthesia #cosmeticprocedures #courts #generalpractice #Health #Medicolegal #Opioids
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/436340/ -
https://www.europesays.com/ie/309297/ Millionaire GP who owns 14 hotels and a brewery administered fentanyl sedation in breach of AHPRA conditions: tribunal #AHPRA #anaesthesia #CosmeticProcedures #Courts #Éire #GeneralPractice #Health #IE #Ireland #Medication #Medicolegal #News #Opioids
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Swansea Bay doctors say paracetamol switch is a win for kids, cash and climate
Same pain relief, less hassle
Five clinicians at Morriston Hospital studied how children were given paracetamol during planned surgery.
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Tereza Soskova explained: “There’s no difference in safety or pain relief between IV and oral paracetamol.”
Until recently, children were routinely given the drug through a cannula in their hand once they were under anaesthetic. Now, thanks to the project, they are offered paracetamol as a liquid or tablet before going into theatre.
Dr Soskova said the change has been welcomed by staff and families alike: “It’s simpler, less invasive, and the children don’t even notice they’ve had it.”
Big savings for NHS and planet
The team’s findings were stark. IV paracetamol was found to be 24 times more expensive than tablets. Dr Soskova said switching to oral gave “98 per cent cost savings.”
She added: “IV paracetamol results in up to 12 times higher emissions than oral tablets. That has changed our view on paracetamol usage, and we are looking to switch to a 90 per cent oral usage rate.”
In 2024 alone, more than 1,300 children at Morriston had IV paracetamol. If tablets had been used instead, the NHS would have saved £1,150 and avoided 9,190kg of carbon emissions — the equivalent of driving 23,403 miles in a petrol car.
Doctors leading the way
The project — called IMPROVE (Improving Paracetamol use with Routine Oral over Venous administration) — was led by Dr Soskova alongside colleagues Dr Rebeca Harris, Dr Alex Morgan, Dr Lara Sabry and Dr Linn Jarte.
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Harris said: “We wanted to look at the impact we were making here in Swansea Bay. The figures speak for themselves — oral paracetamol is better for patients, better for the NHS, and better for the planet.”
Senior Clinical Fellow Dr Sabry added: “This is about making small changes that add up to big differences. We’re proud Swansea Bay is leading the way.”
Children’s Ward staff at Morriston Hospital who supported the paracetamol project to improve care and cut carbon.
(Image: Swansea Bay University Health Board)Wider impact on healthcare
The team pointed to research in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, which showed healthcare is responsible for five per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Pharmaceuticals make up between 19 and 32 per cent of that total.
Dr Soskova said: “Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines worldwide — six per cent of all pharmaceutical sales. So if we can change how we use it locally, the impact could be huge nationally and globally.”
Next step: adults too
The Swansea Bay team now wants to roll out the change across adult surgery in Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals. With far greater numbers of patients, the savings in money and emissions could be scaled up considerably.
Dr Alex Morgan said: “This is just the start. If we can make oral paracetamol the default in adult surgery too, the benefits will multiply.”
A greener future for the NHS
The project shows how small changes in everyday practice can deliver big wins for patients and the planet.
Dr Soskova summed it up: “We’ve proved oral paracetamol is safe, effective, cheaper and greener. That’s a win for everyone.”
Green healthcare in Swansea Bay
Inhaler project breathes fresh air
Asthma patients switching inhalers could cut Swansea Bay’s carbon footprint dramatically.Health board’s green approach
Swansea Bay University Health Board showcased eco-friendly projects at a national sustainability event.Hospital aims to save planet too
Morriston Hospital staff cutting emissions while delivering care.Inhaler recycling scheme
Welsh Government-funded scheme reducing carbon and supporting NHS Wales Net Zero goals.#anaesthesia #anaesthetist #carbonEmissions #childrensWard #morristonHospital #paracetamol #pharmaceuticals #swanseaBayNhs #swanseaBayUniversityHealthBoard
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/192881/ Anaesthetists forced to cancel procedures because of patients keeping quiet about GLP-1 receptor agonists #anaesthesia #Éire #GLP1RA #Health #IE #Ireland #Medication #News #Obesity #Surgery #Type2Diabetes
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/584646/ Anaesthetists forced to cancel procedures because of patients keeping quiet about GLP-1 receptor agonists #Anaesthesia #GLP1RA #Health #Medication #News #Obesity #Surgery #Type2Diabetes #UK #UnitedKingdom
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TPA’s Local Anaesthesia-First Policy Breaches Medical Ethics: MMA
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has condemned a directive by a third-p…
#NewsBeep #News #MMA #anaesthesia #CA #Canada #Fighting #generalanaesthesia(GA) #localanaesthesia(LA) #MalaysianMedicalAssociation(MMA) #MediExpress(Malaysia)SdnBhd #MinistryofHealth #privatehealthcare #PrivateHealthcareFacilitiesandServicesAct(PHFSA)1998 #Sports #thirdpartyadministrators(TPAs)
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Anaesthesia’s remarkable journey since the 19th century.
An exhibition at the Museum of the History of Medicine in Paris traces the saga of this discipline, from its beginnings to the major advances that transformed medical practice.
#Anaesthesia #Science #Health #Healthcare #Anesthesia #Museum #Exhibition #Medical #History
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Editorial: Patient blood management – what's the problem with implementation?
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Editorial: Patient blood management – what's the problem with implementation?
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https://www.derkatz-kongress.ch/
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Now here's something a bit different!
These private anaesthesia companies attracted £42.0 (US$53.0, €50.8) billion in venture capital funding!
Is it time to quit our day jobs?! 😆
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Now here's something a bit different!
These private anaesthesia companies attracted £42.0 (US$53.0, €50.8) billion in venture capital funding!
Is it time to quit our day jobs?! 😆
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Correspondence: Neuromuscular blockade and BMI-related postoperative pulmonary complications
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Correspondence: Neuromuscular blockade and BMI-related postoperative pulmonary complications
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This study found that in patients with measured peri-op renal parameters, for every 100 elective major non-cardiac surgery procedures, postoperative AKI could be expected to happen in a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 cases.
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This study found that in patients with measured peri-op renal parameters, for every 100 elective major non-cardiac surgery procedures, postoperative AKI could be expected to happen in a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 cases.
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This study found that in patients with measured peri-op renal parameters, for every 100 elective major non-cardiac surgery procedures, postoperative AKI could be expected to happen in a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 cases.
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This study found that in patients with measured peri-op renal parameters, for every 100 elective major non-cardiac surgery procedures, postoperative AKI could be expected to happen in a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 cases.
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This study found that in patients with measured peri-op renal parameters, for every 100 elective major non-cardiac surgery procedures, postoperative AKI could be expected to happen in a minimum of four and a maximum of 15 cases.
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Here is a summary of patient outcomes in relation to the development of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after elective major non-cardiac surgery
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Here is a summary of patient outcomes in relation to the development of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after elective major non-cardiac surgery
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Here is a summary of patient outcomes in relation to the development of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after elective major non-cardiac surgery
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Here is a summary of patient outcomes in relation to the development of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after elective major non-cardiac surgery
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Here is a summary of patient outcomes in relation to the development of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) after elective major non-cardiac surgery
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Original Article: Novel biological risk factors for 7-day postoperative kidney injury in elective major non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
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Original Article: Novel biological risk factors for 7-day postoperative kidney injury in elective major non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
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Original Article: Novel biological risk factors for 7-day postoperative kidney injury in elective major non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
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Original Article: Novel biological risk factors for 7-day postoperative kidney injury in elective major non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
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Original Article: Novel biological risk factors for 7-day postoperative kidney injury in elective major non-cardiac surgery: a retrospective observational study
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The Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group recommends standardising waveform capnography as a white solid filled-in graph at the bottom of the monitor display.
Is there compliance with the SALG standard in the UK?
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The Safe Anaesthesia Liaison Group recommends standardising waveform capnography as a white solid filled-in graph at the bottom of the monitor display.
Is there compliance with the SALG standard in the UK?
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Correspondence: Stress, strain and mechanical power: let's not forget the shape of the flow
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Correspondence: Stress, strain and mechanical power: let's not forget the shape of the flow
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Come and work with us!
Multiple positions available for Editors and Editorial Fellows.
Apply now! #anaesthesia
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Come and work with us!
Multiple positions available for Editors and Editorial Fellows.
Apply now! #anaesthesia
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Original Article: Surgery in patients aged ≥ 80 years: mortality and recovery in a nationwide cohort study
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Original Article: Surgery in patients aged ≥ 80 years: mortality and recovery in a nationwide cohort study
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Does age matter?
Compared with patients aged 80–84 y, patients aged ≥ 90 y had approximately three times greater odds of 30-day mortality following elective surgery, and more than twice the odds following non-elective surgery.
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Does age matter?
Compared with patients aged 80–84 y, patients aged ≥ 90 y had approximately three times greater odds of 30-day mortality following elective surgery, and more than twice the odds following non-elective surgery.
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Older adults, especially those aged ≥ 90 y, experience high mortality and significant challenges in postoperative recovery after acute surgeries.