Paralytic drugs, or neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), are powerful muscle relaxants used to prevent muscle movement during surgical procedures. They're also used during critical care, such as ...

Some sedatives, paralytics and other drugs used in executions are also used in hospitals to treat patients. As hospitals report shortages of some of these resources, doctors are asking state ...

Four months ago, Roger, a 55-year-old construction worker from Mooresville, NC, fell out of a deer stand and was left with a damaged spinal cord and no sensation from the middle of his chest down.

Top health experts sign letter saying badly needed medications used in lethal injections ‘could save the lives of hundreds’ Death penalty states in the US are stockpiling medicines for lethal ...