A new study from India suggests that playing music during general anesthesia can significantly reduce the need for anesthetic drugs and accelerate patient recovery. This groundbreaking research, published in the journal Music and Medicine, offers strong evidence for music's beneficial role in surgical settings.

• The study involved 56 adult patients undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, with one group receiving music through headphones.
• The research was conducted by Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital in Delhi.
• Patients who listened to music required lower doses of anesthetics like propofol and fentanyl, experienced smoother recoveries, and had reduced stress hormone levels.