On Intrauterine Injections

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Intrauterine deposition of calcium on copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive devices.

Copper-bearing intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) removed after various times in utero were examined by scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis of the elements present. As time in utero increased these devices became increasingly calcified. This calcification may limit the release of copper from the devices and decrease the specific contraceptive effectiveness of copper over...

Intrauterine programming

In mammals, the intrauterine condition has an important role in the development of fetal physiological systems in later life. Suboptimal maternal environment can alter the regulatory pathways that determine the normal development of the fetus in utero, which in post-natal life may render the individual more susceptible to cardiovascular or metabolic adult-life diseases. Changes in the intrauter...

Comment on bilateral same-session intravitreal injections.

Dear Editor, W e have read the article by Abu-Yahgi [1] with great interest. The authors share their experience with bilateral same-session intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF). They report a single case of endophthalmitis in a series of 342 injections of 74 patients and compare their results with their 3634 cases of unilateral injections with 2 cases o...

Historical perspective on antipsychotic long-acting injections.

BACKGROUND Clinical experience has shown considerable potential benefits from long-term continuous medication for chronic or relapsing forms of schizophrenia. These benefits have not always been realised. AIMS To review the research literature in order to understand the problems of long-term medication and use of antipsychotic oral medication and long-acting injections (LAIs), and to place th...