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Going Under: Potential Side Effects of General Anesthesia

Anesthetics, and in particular the inhaled ones used to put patients “under” for surgery, are considered one of the most important medical advances in history, essentially opening the door for the entire modern field of surgery.

Oct 15, 2018

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What is Unbiased Drug-Safety Journalism Worth to You?

We think it’s invaluable — and hope you agree. Our journalism is made possible by donations from readers like you.

As a nonprofit, we don’t take a dime from pharmaceutical or supplement companies. That means we can report on the benefits, risks, and alternatives to prescription and over-the-counter drugs free from corporate pressure or influence.