Microneedles are small needles used for painless drug delivery and blood tests. They create microscopic holes in the skin and are less likely to cause infection or injury. They are inexpensive and ideal for large-scale vaccination programs. They have been studied for pain management, hormone replacement therapy, and other treatments. Future uses include targeted gene […]
Biopsy needles are used to take tissue samples from the body for further study. Needle biopsies are less invasive than surgical biopsies and can be guided by touch or medical imaging. Some doctors use a wire location biopsy to guide a surgical biopsy. Biopsy needles are needles specifically designed for the purpose of taking biopsy […]
At least 10% of the US population have a fear of needles, which can cause panic attacks and avoidance of medical procedures. Strategies to overcome the fear include detailed explanations, graduated exposure, hypnosis, medication, and cognitive behavioral therapy. It can be inherited and often requires incremental steps towards overcoming it. Fear of needles is also […]
