One experimental test can detect 50 different cancers. Every year, thousands of Americans undergo routine screening to catch cancer in its early stages, while it’s still treatable. But these routine ...
Your blood is like the Cliffs Notes to your health. It can tell a doctor everything from how well your organs are working to whether you need to add more iron to your diet. Though it’s common, the act ...
A robot arm could soon be coming to your doctor’s office to take your blood and analyze it for you. From scientists at Rutgers University, this technology could change the way doctors’ offices and ...
The effectiveness of chemotherapy for brain cancer, done with a technique that opens the blood-brain barrier, can be ...
A major decision by the nation's highest court could change the way operating while intoxicated, or OWI suspects are prosecuted. The case, Mitchell v. Wisconsin centers on how and when law enforcement ...
While many other areas in the practice of medicine have been augmented by increasingly sophisticated technology, phlebotomy – the practice of drawing blood for laboratory analysis – has remained ...
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, ...
21 FIREHOUSES FROM 11 TO 8 SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AND INDIANA HOSPITAL IS NOW TESTING OUT A NEEDLE FREE BLOOD DRAW. THE FAMILY BIRTHING CENTERS AT PARKVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN FORT WAYNE IS ...
Dear Dr. Roach: While most aspects of modern medical care don’t bother me, I despise blood draws from either arm. I always faint when it’s done, and I feel awful afterward for what seems like a long ...
AUSTIN, Texas — Drivers suspected of driving while intoxicated in Austin may face a different process than in most other places. The Austin Police Department (APD) recently launched a program that has ...
Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...