A novel needle for subcutaneous injection of interferon beta-1a: effect on pain in volunteers and satisfaction in patients with multiple sclerosis

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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Main Authors: Prais Wes A, Vedrine Lionel, Bozzato Gian B, Jaber Amer, Berube Julie, Laurent Philippe E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/8/38

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