Injection may be done systemically, such as in the abdomen or thigh, or locally near the symptomatic soft-tissue region
The primary purpose of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hazardous Drug List is to provide information to healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate protective measures are being employed to prevent exposure to drugs and other chemicals on the job
The damage from freeze-thaw cycles comes from repeated freezing and thawing of the same solution, where ice crystals form, melt, reform, and melt again, each cycle physically stressing the peptide molecules
Phase 2 trial (NEJM 2023) used a structured ramp to 12 mg/week but at trial doses of 8 mg and 12 mg, dropout from gastrointestinal events was substantial
We are all learning from each other (in the absence of clinical studies) so as a longevity physician and high performer, I want to keep moving forward