Drug implants

FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for opioid dependence

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first buprenorphine implant for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in adults, a treatment that is being hailed as “a game changer”.…

Contraceptive implant linked to repeat abortion

Women who use a contraceptive implant are more likely to have a repeat abortion than those using certain birth control methods, a UK study suggests.…

Antibacterial hydrogel could influence development of medical implants

Researchers have developed an antibacterial hydrogel that reduces bacterial biofilm formation.…