Bioengineers in South Korea have succeeded in developing an intravenous needle (IV) that can bend and flex as it enters the human body. The softening IV needle is rigid at room temperature, similar to ...

Scientists in South Korea are developing needle-free injection technology with the help of laser-powered jet streams. Scientists in South Korea are developing needle-free injection technology with the ...

Around this time every year, I call my parents to let them know I’ve scheduled my flu shot, presenting the information with all the pride of a cat who’s just dragged a dead mouse inside: Look, mom and ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. With no statistical difference in pain level in use of ...

Researchers in the Netherlands are developing "virtually painless" injections without needles in what they hope is a breakthrough that will ease fear and encourage vaccinations. The "Bubble Gun" uses ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. The average pain scores were 0.79 and 0.49 in the 33- ...

No one likes being jabbed with a needle. Some people can’t stand it at all. According to research in the Journal of Family Practice, at least 20% of Americans have needle phobia, and as a result, many ...

Needles are usually seen as a necessary evil, but maybe they don't have to be. Plenty of painless alternatives are in the works, like microneedle patches, a laser-based device that pushes drugs ...

Researchers in the Netherlands are developing "virtually painless" injections without needles in what they hope is a breakthrough that will ease fear and encourage vaccinations. The "Bubble Gun" uses ...