A novel needle for subcutaneous injection of interferon beta-1a: effect on pain in volunteers and satisfaction in patients with multiple sclerosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To reduce injection pain and improve satisfaction, a thinner (29-gauge [29G]), sharper (5-bevel) needle than the 27G/3-bevel needle used previously to inject interferon (IFN) beta-1a, 44 or 22 mcg subcutaneously (sc) three times week...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Neurology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/8/38 |