Applying a topical analgesic before a mammogram can reduce the breast discomfort some women experience during the exam, new research suggests. The double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Mammograms to screen for breast cancer are recommended for women age 40 ...

Background: To compare the clinical efficacy of lidocaine 2% with tetracaine 0.5% for cataract surgery. Methods: In a randomized, multi-surgeon, controlled clinical trial,122 consecutive cataract ...

Overview: Transdermal lidocaine is commonly used to relieve pain, including certain kinds of nerve pain. It works by temporarily blocking nerve signals that cause you to feel pain. The most common ...