Dangers of Anesthesia in Kids

June 10th, 2014

Via: The Verge:

A new study suggests that children who are anesthetized before their first birthday experience problems with short-term memory later in life — and these problems may influence reading comprehension, classroom learning, and a child’s ability to recall details about their life.

Study: Effect of General Anesthesia in Infancy on Long-Term Recognition Memory in Humans and Rats

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