Prehistoric Physician? Ancient Roman-Era Doctor's Grave Found To Contain Scalpels, Forceps, Other Medical Tools

Medicine & Technology May 04, 2023

The ancient doctor's recovered medical tool collection includes needles, scalpels, forceps, replaceable blades, pliers, and a grinding stone. Read to learn more.

Digital Reality Meets Pediatric Operations: How Smileyscope Works for Children Afraid of Needles

May 16, 2022

A pediatrician from Florida explains how digital reality helped them and patients have more convenient operations than ever. Read more about how Smileyscope works, and what is its impact on children who needs needle-based procedures.

Robot Vaccination: Here’s How Cobi Gives Vaccine Shots Without the Pain

Nov 07, 2021

A new robot is being developed to assist speed up the procedure by vaccinating human patients autonomously and without the need of needles.

Are We Ready? The US Is Preparing For the Coronavirus Vaccine, Invests $42M in Syringe and Needle Production

Jul 08, 2020

The United States has invested $42 million into producing syringes and needles in anticipation of the future coronavirus vaccine. The US President is hopeful that a vaccine could be ready by the end of the year or early next year.

Science Behind Spikes, Needles, and Other Pointy Things: Strength, Elasticity Identified As Important Factors in a New Study

Jun 16, 2020

Scientists explain the principles behind animal and plant stings, points, and needles in a new study. They claim that their findings could help in the design of future tools for medicine and construction.

Comfortably Numb—How College Freshmen are Making The Doctor’s Office and Easier Visit

Apr 16, 2015

3D printing has done it again, and this time it may even get me to willingly go to the doctors. In a new study created by a team of undergraduate students at Rice University, the researchers reveal a rather ingenious way for making a trip to the phlebotomist “comfortably numb”, making the shots we abhor from doctors visits a painless procedure to say the least.