Over-the-counter anesthetic reduces breast imaging pain

October 6, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Over-the-counter anesthetic reduces breast imaging pain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Researchers in Idaho have found that a little lidocaine gel applied topically reduces breast discomfort experienced during mammography. The simple technique could lead more women to comply with recommended guidelines for mammographic screening.

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