A company in the Netherlands has developed a robot to draw blood that some participants in a clinical trail say is less ...

The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover. Several health ...

Getting your blood drawn is something that is pretty routine in healthcare settings. While routine, it still requires dexterity, a gentle touch and a keen eye to find a suitable vein. Venipuncture, ...

The way that blood test results are actioned and communicated within the general practice (GP) setting is highly variable and may have important patient safety implications. Researchers conducted a ...

Barely visible needles, or “microneedles,” are poised to usher in an era of pain-free injections and blood testing. Whether attached to a syringe or a patch, microneedles prevent pain by avoiding ...