A fear of needles in a medical setting (often called trypanophobia when it’s more severe) is common and can make TRT ...

For people with diabetes who inject insulin, the syringe and needle size can make a big difference in comfort and staying on track with steady blood sugar levels. According to a 2024 statistics report ...

Sharing needles with other people has risks. When you use someone else’s needle to inject drugs, steroids, or other substances, you come in contact with their blood. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) ...

A bruise may appear after a blood draw if small blood vessels are damaged when the needle is inserted or if not enough pressure is applied after the needle is removed. A blood draw (phlebotomy) is a ...

Velano Vascular, maker of a needle-free blood draw system, has closed a second tranche of new financing with $25 million to put toward its commercialization and launch of additional access products ...

If you need to have a blood draw but don't want to go to the doctor or hospital, you may be wondering if it's possible to do an at home blood draw. The answer is yes, and in this article, we will ...

Apple is changing its syringe emoji with the iOS 14.5 update. The old emoji contained blood, while the new one won't. The change makes the emoji more appropriate for talking about COVID-19 vaccines.

DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) – It’s a routine hospital procedure which most in-patients undergo repeatedly. Joan Raydin spent three days in the intensive care unit at Griffin Hospital. Getting blood drawn was ...

A video of a syringe with a non-sharp retractable needle, which makes the liquid inside disappear when pressed down and reappear when released, is being shared on social media as alleged proof that ...

Delivering higher quality, more compassionate healthcare at lower cost is a seminal challenge in healthcare today. While healthcare organizations around the country are implementing complex processes ...

Frustrated with used needles littering city streets, some local officials have called for renewed restrictions on syringe ...