Microchip implant could replace daily injections
A new microchip implant that releases an osteoporosis drug directly into the body has been successfully trialled in Denmark.
The chip takes the place of daily injections and has the advantage of being able to administer the dose of medicine more consistently than a hypodermic injection.
Under local anaesthetic, surgeons implant the chip just below the waist. The procedure takes just 30 minutes.
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