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Anesthesia Delivery in Liposomes is Less Painful, Longer Lasting

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Liposomes are little spheres made from the same material as cell membranes. The medical field uses liposomes to administer medication and drugs. At the International Association for Dental Research Meeting in July, a report was released from the Institute of Biology at State University of Campinas in Brazil that says anesthesia delivered in liposomes is less painful and lasts longer than traditional means of administration. It also has a better acceptance into the body’s circulation, less toxicity, and an increased half-life, according to Dr. Giovana Tofoli. The study showed that when en... (original story)