Injections deliver liquid medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a person’s body. Different types of injections include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intraosseous, and intradermal ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Key Takeaways Botox can cause temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising at the injection site.You may get flu-like symptoms like fever, body ...

Bioengineers in South Korea have succeeded in developing an intravenous needle (IV) that can bend and flex as it enters the human body. The softening IV needle is rigid at room temperature, similar to ...

Subcutaneous immunotherapy injections work the same way as their intravenous counterparts — by changing or enhancing a person’s immune responses to cancer. Immunotherapy for cancer is a broad category ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist taken as a once-weekly injection. It’s administered with a tiny needle that punctures ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is injected once weekly under the skin of your abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. Your doctor will show you how to do this before your first dose. To prevent skin issues, rotate your ...

Repeated insulin shots at the same site can seed amyloid; consider this diagnosis if absorption seems erratic or glucose control worsens with a persistent lump.

If you’re considering a semaglutide medication like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss, you may be a bit worried about the weekly injections. Both medications come in a pre-filled pen so you can inject ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for weight loss and weight management in people with ...