A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic ...

Being a vet is no easy feat, especially when it comes to performing invasive medical procedures on the often anxious companion animals that they care for. One veterinary center, Hawthorn Veterinary ...

Many people are afraid of needles, and having a doctor take a blood sample from their arm makes them uncomfortable. There is an alternative: a prick to the fingertip or earlobe. But for many ...

A start-up company named Bluesemi from Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Hyderabad) Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has developed a new and innovative medical device ...

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch to monitor a range of health biomarkers without drawing blood or relying on batteries or external devices. In proof-of-concept testing with synthetic ...