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 ...

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 ...

Adhering to your doctor's instructions stands as the foremost step in preparing for a blood test. Additionally, ensuring a good night's sleep, maintaining adequate hydration, and abstaining from ...

After a decade of planning, one lab has created a device that might make a common procedure safer and simpler. Late one night in 1982, a Yale University medical student named Martin Yarmush witnessed ...

Modern blood testing is the foundation of clinical screening and decision-making. Timely disease diagnosis, prevention and chronic care management depend on accurate diagnostic testing. More than 7 ...

Preparing for a blood test involves simple steps to ensure accuracy and comfort. Follow doctor's instructions regarding fasting and medications, stay hydrated, and get good rest. Avoid alcohol, ...

If you don't like needles then this could be your worst nightmare - a blood-sucking robot. But before you run away and vow never to enter a medical practice with such hi-tech instruments of torture, ...