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 ...

Subcutaneous (subQ or SQ) injections are shots given in the fatty tissue layer (subcutaneous fat) under your skin. Your skin has many layers, and the subcutaneous layer is beneath the epidermis and ...

PD-1 inhibitors belong to a class of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, which have become an important part of many modern cancer treatment plans. PD-1 inhibitors work by helping the ...

Dr. Eric K. Singhi discusses the benefit of subcutaneous immunotherapy following the FDA approval of subcutaneous Opdivo for patients with solid tumors. On Dec. 27, 2024, the Food and Drug ...

FDA approved pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph for patients aged 12 and older with solid tumors. Study MK-3475A-D77 showed a 45% ORR in subcutaneous administration for treatment-naïve ...

The subcutaneous route allows drugs such as insulin and heparin to be absorbed slowly over a period of time. Using the correct injection technique and selecting the correct site will minimise the risk ...

Cervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is an uncommon but clinically significant condition in which air is inadvertently forced into the soft tissues of the face and neck during dental procedures. This ...

If you have certain types of arthritis or if you’re having a certain transplant, your doctor might suggest Orencia (abatacept) as a treatment option for you. Orencia is a prescription medication ...

The Monkeypox vaccine has just been given the green light by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to be administered via intradermal injection. This method will allow healthcare professionals to get ...