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The 30mg format is the best-value option for Australian researchers running extended-duration cohorts: at the 4mg/week Phase 2 maintenance dose, a single 30mg vial supplies 7.5 weeks of research
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The authors noted limitations including reliance on ICD codes to identify NAION, lack of data on diabetes duration prior to Medicare enrollment, and a restricted age range that may limit generalizability
For many people, the symptoms are mild and temporary, especially during the first weeks of treatment or after dose increases
Staying consistent with your medication, diet, and exercise is the best way to maximize results