Why It Matters: The new finger-prick blood tests are a game-changer for individuals who fear needles or struggle with traditional blood draws. These tests are less painful, quicker, and can be ...

Theranos’s ambitions for a finger-prick blood test are finally being realized—by other companies. Since May, needle-phobic ...

University of Strathclyde Prof Connolly hopes the trial could mean fewer blood tests using needles Prof Connolly added: "If the trial confirms this, then it opens up the way for wearable devices ...

Q) I GET pins and needles in my fingers and ... it can lead to low levels of blood calcium, which can cause tingling sensations in the fingers. Nerve damage from certain medications (especially ...

You'll use a monitor called a "glucometer" to check your blood sugar levels often. First, you prick your finger with a small needle called a "lancet" and place a drop of blood on a strip of paper ...