Lidocaine Gel Could Make Mammograms More Comfortable

allie_montogomery — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:45:22 -0700

Mammograms are not one of the Top 10 things women look forward to each year. In fact, they may be in the Bottom 10, or even the Bottom 3. While they don't compare to the pain of surgery or childbirth, mammograms are an uncomfortable procedure for most women, but one that is considered a necessary evil. It is easy for many women to wince at the first thought of getting their screening for breast cancer. But help may be a smear away.

Severe Peanut Allergy: Epi-Pens Should Be Carried At All Times

jody_cross — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:45:20 -0700

The most common life-threatening food allergy in children is peanut allergy. Children who are allergic to peanuts risk having a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis if they inadvertently eat or, in some cases, even come in contact with a food containing peanuts. Intense allergic reactions can occur from nothing more than casual contact with an exposed surface that has a hint of peanut butter on it, or from a knife that was used previously to spread peanut butter, or from a cookie from a jar containing crumbs from previous cookies made with peanuts.

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Lidocaine Gel Could Make Mammograms More Comfortable

Severe Peanut Allergy: Epi-Pens Should Be Carried At All Times