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Neuraxial Drug Delivery Note

Dr. Tony L. Yaksh presents his thoughts on the future of neuraxial drug delivery. He starts by discussing the history of spinal therapeutics and the development of neuraxial drug delivery in the 1900s. Dr. Yaksh explains the need for drugs to be delivered to the spine. He discusses neuraxial drug targets, specifying the dorsal root ganglion as a significant drug target. He also discusses intrathecal delivery platforms, delivery protocols and systems., as well as the future implementation of neuraxial drugs.