Older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals, according to new research presented at the ...

The language used in operating rooms isn’t always as precise as it should be and contains ambiguities that researchers want to clear up, according to a new study. “Surgery is too precise to use ...

Northwestern Medicine researchers have mapped critical brain areas for language by analyzing electrical signals from patients during surgery. The study identifies key “connector” sites that help ...

When Carlos Aguilera had brain surgery to remove a tumor he was awake and playing his sax. Performing during brain surgery allowed doctors to make sure his ability to play stayed intact. Good morning, ...