INTRODUCTION Numerous testosterone (T) formulations are available, each with differing effects on serum parameters. AIM The aim of this study was to compare the long-term effects of topical, injectable, and implantable pellet T formulations in hypogonadal men. METHODS Retrospective review of hypogonadal men treated with a single T formulation was performed: 47 men on T gels, 57 on injectabl...

Objectives The first cause of tooth loss in developed countries is periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis is the most common form of periodontitis and it is characterized by loss of periodontal attachment, destruction of alveolar bone and eventual loss of teeth. Atorvastatin is a statin drug used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Statins can stop the inflammatory proc...

National surveys show a remarkable upsurge in the use of injectable contraceptives in east and South Africa, in contrast to central and West Africa and certain other regions. Data are analyzed here from 95 surveys conducted since 1980 in 38 sub-Saharan African countries, to determine past injectable trends in the context of alternative methods and to explore related issues. In eastern and south...

AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of oral esomeprazole (EPZ) vs injectable omeprazole (OPZ) therapy to prevent hemorrhage after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). METHODS A case-control study was conducted using a quasi-randomized analysis with propensity score matching. A total of 258 patients were enrolled in this study. Patients were treated with either oral EPZ or injectable OPZ. The...

IMPORTANCE Even when administered by experienced hands, injectable soft-tissue fillers can cause various unintended reactions, ranging from minor and self-limited responses to severe complications requiring prompt treatment and close follow-up. OBJECTIVES To review the complications associated with injectable soft-tissue filler treatments administered in the Williams Rejuva Center during a 5-...

BACKGROUND The availability and variety of different injectable modalities has led to a dramatic increase in soft tissue augmentation procedures in recent years. Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a synthetic, biodegradable polymer device approved in the United States for use in immunocompetent patients as a single regimen of up to four treatment sessions for correction of shallow to deep ...

Animals can be anesthetized using injectable agents, inhalants or a combination of injectable and inhalant agents. Inhalant agents are commonly used to maintain anesthesia in veterinary practice for longer surgical procedures; however, injectable agents (IV or IM) have been used in shorter surgical procedures. There are advantages and disadvantages associated with the use of injectable agents f...

BACKGROUND Harmful medication errors, or preventable adverse drug events (ADEs), are a prominent quality and cost issue in healthcare. Injectable medications are important therapeutic agents, but they are associated with a greater potential for serious harm than oral medications. The national burden of preventable ADEs associated with inpatient injectable medications and the associated medical ...

UNLABELLED Clinicians have had concerns about particulate matter contamination of injectable drug products since the development of the earliest intravenous therapeutics. All parenteral products contain particulate matter, and particulate matter contamination still has the potential to cause harm to patients. With tens of millions of doses of injectable drug products administered in the United ...

BACKGROUND KYBELLA, ATX-101, is an injectable form of sodium deoxycholic acid. It is currently the only Food and Drug Administration-approved injectable drug for the reduction of submental fat. OBJECTIVES A literature review and discussion of the treatment of submental fat. RESULTS KYBELLA is a well-tolerated alternative for the treatment of submental fat. CONCLUSIONS KYBELLA is a safe an...