For eons, traditional cultures have used music to mark important milestones: fertility rites, birth, puberty, marriage, and death. So it’s not surprising to learn that operating rooms in major ...

In 1889 Nietzsche wrote, “Without music life would be a mistake.” As someone who regularly spends a chunk of change on Radiohead and Bright Eyes, I completely agree. I’m not the only doctor who finds ...

A survey conducted by U.S. researchers found physicians and surgeons differ on what type of music is played during surgical procedures. The study was published in the journal Surgery. Senior author, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Music can improve the experience of surgeons, especially residents, in the operating room, ...

The operating room is a pretty intense place, especially when there is actual brain surgery going on. A surgical team must be incredibly focused on the complex task. The well-being of the patient is ...

They say music is good for the soul, and turns out it’s also good for the surgeon. Forget those playlists. One doctor’s office is changing up the sound of its operating room. Siri, play Dua Lipa on ...

At the end of an afternoon surgery in 2014, anaesthesiologist Dr. Alistair MacDonald took the oxygen mask off a patient and noticed her skin was turning blue. Other members of the surgical team were ...

(CNN) - You might assume a quiet environment might be crucial for the steady hands of a surgeon, but a newly published study says listening to music can enhance a surgeon’s performance. Loud rock ...

Music played during surgery can interfere with team communication, yet it is seldom recognized as a potential safety hazard, according to the authors of a study published online August 5 in the ...