About the Study: Intrauterine instillation of 10 mL of mepivacaine (20 mg/mL) significantly reduced pain and improved tolerability during IUD placement compared with instillation of placebo saline.

In this multicenter randomized clinical trial of 370 nulliparous individuals undergoing placement of smaller-diameter IUDs, intrauterine instillation of mepivacaine reduced pain during IUD placement compared with placebo saline and improved tolerability. The findings support mepivacaine instillation as a simple approach that could improve the IUD placement experience.

The 2027 edition of Newsweek’s World's Best Specialized Hospitals ranking once again recognises Gustave Roussy as the leading cancer centre in France and Europe, and the third best worldwide. This distinction highlights the excellence of the Institute’s care and research, as well as the daily commitment of all its professionals.

SUNY College of Optometry Foundation announced the speakers, topics, and agenda for the inaugural Advancing Vision Summit: The Intersection of AI, Eye Care, and Public Health, a free, day-long event on Friday, September 25 that will bring together leaders in health care, technology, public health, research, and optometry to explore the future of eye care and its role in improving broader health outcomes.

With an $11 million award from the National Institute on Aging, University of Michigan researchers will build and share national data that track how neighborhood conditions change over time, helping scientists study how local environments affect older adults' health.