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People often turn to cosmetic enhancements with the hope of making a better impression—whether in dating, social settings, or ...
The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection, the company said on Tuesday. The drug, known scientifically as ...
Eye care providers who administer botulinum toxin A injections can benefit from three quick tips related to injection site ...
Participants on the 36 mg oral dose drop 12.4% of their body weight at 72 weeks, yet physicians warn of posttreatment weight ...
Spinal injections are used to both diagnose and treat back pain. If you’re getting an injection for diagnostic reasons, it’s probably because a doctor is trying to identify the exact nerve or ...
Steroid injections may also be given via an IV infusion. In this type of procedure, a health care provider inserts a needle into your vein, and the steroid enters your bloodstream over a certain ...
Cortisone injections can relieve inflammation and pain from conditions like arthritis and injuries, but despite their effectiveness, they're not for everyone. Mobile users tap here to watch video ...
Laparoscopic surgeon debunks five common myths about weight loss injections, explaining what they can and can’t do for safe ...
If you're apprehensive about getting an intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you're not alone. Ophthalmologist Monika Fleckenstein, MD, explains the procedure, how it can ...
WASHINGTON -- Children who are healthy but abnormally short will be able to have injections of growth hormone in hopes of gaining 1 to 3 more inches of height, the Food and Drug Administration ...
Superficially, these injections sound reasonable. Hyaluronic acid is already inside your knee and helps to lubricate and cushion the joint. Adding more lubricant seems like a good idea; after all ...
But steroid injections are an increasingly popular option for lower-back pain—even though the Food and Drug Administration has not approved them for this use.