PD-1 inhibitors belong to a class of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which have become an important part of many modern cancer treatment plans. PD-1 inhibitors work by helping the ...

Your subcutaneous tissue is the deepest layer of your skin. The prefix “sub” comes from the Latin word meaning under, and the word cutaneous derives from the Latin word “cutis,” which means skin.

Subcutaneous nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy is FDA-approved for adult solid tumors, offering a new administration route for PD-1 inhibitors. The phase 3 CheckMate-67T trial confirmed noninferiority ...

This newer mode of administration for immunotherapy comes with benefits and risks. It is important for a person to work with a doctor when making treatment decisions for upper gastrointestinal (GI) ...

The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk ...

Pain conditions related to chronic muscle tension affect millions of individuals and often persist despite medication or physical therapy. The technique known as Fu's subcutaneous needling (FSN) ...

– Late-breaking Phase III results show subcutaneous injection was non-inferior to intravenous infusion based on Ocrevus levels in the blood over 12 weeks – – Ocrevus subcutaneous injection was ...

It is expected that Herjuema, Celltrion's anticancer drug, will be able to be administered as a subcutaneous (SC) injection in under five minutes. Celltrion said on Dec. 8 that it plans to submit ...

The first immune checkpoint inhibitor that can be administered via subcutaneous injection in just 1 to 2 minutes has emerged. Alteogen announced on the 20th that its partner Merck (MSD) in the U.S.

Injectable forms of medication may benefit patients with blood cancers. MARIEBETH HEROFF, who is living with multiple myeloma, continued working full time thanks to few side effects. - PHOTO BY ALY ...