In various manufacturing and industrial environments where sharp needles, fine wires, or glass components are frequently handled, there is a significant risk of puncture injuries. To mitigate the risk ...

December 2, 2008 (Chicago, Illinois) — A technique that combines 2 different approaches to the treatment of plantar fasciitis resulted in a complete resolution of symptoms in 42 of 44 cases, Italian ...

Hamilton, ON (December 6, 2017) - The type of needle used during a lumbar puncture makes a significant difference in the subsequent occurrence of headache, nerve irritation and hearing disturbance in ...

The feeling of a needle piercing skin is familiar to most people, especially recently as COVID-19 vaccinations gain momentum. But what exactly happens when a needle punctures skin? The answer is ...

A new ASTM International standard provides a way for healthcare professionals to evaluate resistance in protective clothing to hypodermic needle punctures, according to an organization news release.

(HealthDay News) — Atraumatic needles appear to be effective for preventing postdural puncture headache (PDPH), according to a study published in the July 1 issue of The Spine Journal. Ana Castrillo, ...