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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve never had my blood drawn before, but I have to go in for testing soon. Honestly, I’m pretty nervous about it. What can I expect? ANSWER: It can be a little nerve-wracking at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Netherlands-based medical robotics company Vitestro to test whether automated blood draw devices can be a scalable solution for U.S. hospitals ...

A motion has been filed to suppress blood evidence in the drunken driving case of the former Montezuma County district attorney. Defense attorney Arlon Stoker filed the motion on Feb. 17, stating that ...