Technology Article 11/13

          Ever hated going to the doctor for blood tests because of painful needles? Well, worry no more! Companies Intermountain Health Care and Velano Vascular are currently working on needle-free blood draw technology. Here's some information about it:

• To be tested at Utah hospitals
• Velano co-founder Eric Stone says this needle-free technology can "reduce the pin-cushion effect"
• Eric Stone also says it is a "single-use, disposal medical device"
• Multiple pricks can lead to bruising, making it difficult to find a vein and leading it to more sticks. This technology plans on not having to be pricked more than once.
• The companies plan on using this technology globally once finished.

Check out the article here!