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MON, 19 OCT · 85 ITEMS
"Noise-cancelling headphones reduce vomiting after surgery" — New Scientist · Science & Medicine
A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 conference suggests that noise-cancelling headphones worn during reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The idea is that blocking the loud, unpredictable noises of the operating room, even under general anesthesia, may lower the incidence of these common and distressing side effects.
The claim is based on a study presented at a major anesthesiology conference, reported by New Scientist and confirmed by an ASA press release. The primary source is the conference presentation, which is a reputable but not yet peer-reviewed venue. Reporting is close to the source and accurately reflects the findings.
Genuinely new: the study was presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 meeting, and the New Scientist article was published on October 17, 2026.