For as long as humans have pounded drums and plucked strings, listening to music has affected people’s sense of well-being, lifting their spirits and — as new research shows — calming their nerves.

A fascinating clinical trial has reported virtual reality immersion can reduce the amount of anesthetic needed during certain types of hand surgery. The trial found patients using VR could get through ...

Playing calming instrumental music during surgery can improve patient recovery, a new study says. The peer-reviewed study was carried out at the Lok Nayak Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College in ...

A recent study published in PLOS One and conducted by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center researchers in Boston reveals virtual reality use during hand surgery led to significant reductions in ...

A new technique that involves freezing a patient’s nerves during heart surgery is improving recovery time and reducing the need for heavy painkillers. A new technique that involves freezing a ...