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Scientists develop injection for long-lasting contraceptive implant | Approach could herald new way of delivering drugs, beyond birth control, over long periods of time
Approach could herald new way of delivering drugs, beyond birth control, over long periods of time
While not yet tested in humans, the researchers behind the work say the approach could bring benefits beyond the field of birth control, offering a simple way to administer long-acting drug delivery systems without the need for invasive procedures – an appealing prospect for parts of the world with poor medical infrastructure. This includes treatments for HIV, TB, schizophrenia, chronic pain, or metabolic disease,” said Dr Giovanni Traverso, a co-author of the study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a gastroenterologist at Brigham and Women’s hospital in the US. “We welcome further research into the safety, efficacy, and the accessibility of this promising technology and encourage the authors to work with potential users in future to ensure they meet the needs and preferences of those who will rely on it.”
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