An Alternative to the Needle
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A new polymer gel may offer an alternative to the injections required to manage diseases such as diabetes, Crohn&#39;s disease, ulcerative colitis, bowel cancer and infections.
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Researchers have developed a patch that uses modified thermal inkjet printer technology to administer medicines.
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Experts say the new experimental fabric device that helps weak hearts pump more efficiently could fill a gap for people who are not helped by drugs or pacemakers.
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By Nicole C. Wong, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb.
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A device that projects an enhanced image of the underlying veins onto the skin could avoid botched injection attempts, scientists believe.
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By Nicole C. Wong, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Mar.
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Scientists are developing an artificial vein for use in patients with circulation problems.
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A study suggests giving the flu vaccine under the tongue could prove more effective, as well as eliminating the need for needles.
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Electrolyte flows in and out. It's a handy concept.
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One of these things is not like the others ...
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NEW YORK  - A no-needle anesthetic method is an effective means of pain control for men undergoing no-scalpel vasectomy, a popular type of vasectomy that involves a small puncture of the skin rather than an incision, according to a report in the journal Urology.
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It sounds far-fetched Â sticking needles in women to help them become pregnant Â but a scientific review suggests that acupuncture might improve the odds of conceiving if done right before or after embryos are placed in the womb.
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A new Israeli invention takes the pain out of getting a shot. After eight years of technological development, a joint project by an Israeli and an American scientist has resulted in the invention of SonoPrep - which may render needles obsolete.
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TUESDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Less invasive approaches for determining how far lung cancer has spread may be better than traditional, invasive procedures.
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A disposable device for men offers convenience, pleasure and safety in a single package. Unfortunately, it's too expensive for everyday use. Commentary by Regina Lynn.
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By Sara Kennedy, The Bradenton Herald, Fla.  Dec.
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A pill-sized camera might eliminate the need for invasive techniques to screen for inflammations or obstructions in the esophagus.