First your personal information, now your blood: Google has patented a "Needle-Free Blood Draw," which holds appeal for diabetes patients who have to test their blood glucose levels on a regular ...

A butterfly needle is a popular choice for drawing blood, getting IV fluids, or receiving certain medications. We’ll tell you how this needle works and why it’s preferred for some people ...

According to Velano, the current method of drawing blood leads to 200 “needle-related injuries” daily among healthcare providers. Among adult patients, ...

Griffin Hospital is the first in the state to draw blood from patients needle-free. Skip to content. WTNH.com. New Haven 61 ...

Health & Fitness; Drawing blood without a needle? University Hospitals debuts new technology to reduce pain, discomfort for inpatients. Updated: ; Apr. 14, 2016, 12: ...

Fear of needles? Intermountain Healthcare and Velano Vascular are exploring new tech that could keep people from feeling like pin-cushions. Skip to main content ...

Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system ...

Venipuncture, which involves inserting a needle into a vein to obtain a blood sample or insert an intravenous catheter, is the most common clinical procedure in the world, accounting for more than ...

Drawing blood should be a routine procedure. Unfortunately complications can arise either in the elderly, who may have a compromised vasculature, or in children who are literally scared out of ...

When a person has lost blood or it is not functioning effectively, a transfusion can be lifesaving. How long does it take, and how long do the benefits last?