Local anesthetics have transformed clinical practice by enabling a broad range of minor and major procedures with minimal discomfort. Although adverse reactions are frequently reported, genuine ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSMedically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Novocaine (procaine) is an injectable anesthetic that prevents pain by numbing a small, localized area. Once one of the ...

One reason patients cite for avoiding dental treatment is fear of pain during and after a procedure. Researchers from the U.K. conducted a comprehensive review to see if one injectable anesthetic ...

Anesthesia is a vital medical practice that ensures patients do not feel pain or discomfort during surgeries or invasive procedures. Dr. Surendra Kumar, Head of Onco-Anesthesia at Delhi State Cancer ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A strategy of local anesthesia without sedation was safe vs. conscious sedation for patients undergoing TAVR.

A new study has uncovered how the commonly used local anesthetic drug, lidocaine, activates bitter taste receptors to exert an anti-cancer effect in head and neck cancers. Given its low cost and ready ...