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(This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) If a doctor has prescribed you an ointment for chronic pain, chances are it contains a compound named “lidocaine”. Let’s take a look at how exactly this compound works in…
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If a doctor has prescribed you an ointment for chronic pain, chances are it contains a compound named “lidocaine”. Let’s take a look at how exactly this compound works in relieving pain. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic – it numbs the area it is applied to, preventing pain signals from reaching the brain. Local anaesthetics…
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