I keep asking my cousins about their blood. I ’ve already exhausted my siblings. Who has low platelets in this family? Speak up now! I need to see if there’s a genetic trail. My blood has been coming ...

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 ...

The Three Laws of Robotics won't apply to a little needlework. A collaboration among Northwestern Medicine, other clinical sites and a company developing an automated phlebotomy machine will test ...

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 ...