According to the group of former Stanford engineers turned entrepreneurs who founded Veebot, up to 25% of all venipuncture procedures don't draw blood on the first stick. In case you're wondering, ...

As 2012 draws to a close, the Times-Call takes a look at the people who make our community work, 365 days a year. Through Jan. 2, read about the people whose names and faces might not have been ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column was about a person who fainted when getting blood drawn. My problem is that no one seems to be able to put an IV into me. Any ideas? -- L.L. ANSWER: Some people just ...

As the use of chickens in biomedical research is increasing, demand is growing for technical skills involving poultry, particularly techniques such as venipuncture. Phlebotomy (blood collection) is an ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Due to burnout, the demand for healthcare workers is at an all-time high. Key positions like Phlebotomist and EKG Technicians are great places to start for people looking to ...

With dozens of blood draws at hospitals and clinics under his belt, Ray and I know what to do. We strap on our crash helmets. As an infant diagnosed with a form of leukemia, Ray, now 5, once felt so ...

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 ...

Drawing blood should be a routine procedure. Unfortunately complications can arise either in the elderly, who may have a compromised vasculature, or in children who are literally scared out of their ...

Nonterminal blood collection from mice is frequently performed in biomedical research. Multiple phlebotomy sites and restraint techniques are available to investigators. Methods that minimize pain and ...