Women cannot discriminate between different paracervical block techniques applied to opposite sides of the cervix
Article Abstract:
Women may not be able to distinguish between different doses of anesthetic applied to the cervix before gynecologic surgery. Researchers injected two milliliters (ml) of local anesthetic into one side of the cervix and six ml into the other side in 47 women about to undergo abortions. Twenty-seven women could not distinguish more pain on one side than the other, eight women felt more pain on the side with less anesthetic, and nine women felt more pain on the side with more anesthetic. Therefore, women could not distinguish between doses of anesthetic. Local anesthesia may be safer and less expensive than general anesthesia. General anesthesia is responsible for most deaths after abortion.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Bosom buddies
Article Abstract:
A woman who calls her breasts Thelma and Louise recounted her discomfort when they first made their appearance in her adolescence. She was fearful when an exam indicated that there could be something wrong with Louise. However, her breasts proved to be risk-free after the mammogram.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
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Bohemia, where fairy tales might be true
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Bohemia is part of the Czech Republic found between the Prague and the Austrian border. The place inspires some people for its charming appeal and fairy tale-like appearance.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1995
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