Abstract: A new approach to steerable needle design is proposed for use in minimally invasive surgery. The technology is based on sets of curved concentric tubes. By rotating and extending the tubes ...

Abstract: A methodology for estimating the force distribution that occurs along a needle shaft during insertion is described. An experimental system for measuring planar tissue phantom deformation ...

A Halloween candy conundrum that spooked an entire Maryland town turned out to be nothing more than a “hoax” created by a wily 9-year-old who stuffed a sewing needle inside a bag of their own candy, ...

Choose a syringe that holds the exact amount of medication you need to avoid mistakes. A higher gauge number means a thinner needle, which can be less painful for smaller amounts. Needles and syringes ...

If you suffer from tendon injuries, you are not alone. They are remarkably common, especially among athletes and the elderly. Tendon injuries often result from excessive strain, overuse and ...

You can’t just get the product right—you may need to change consumer behavior too. by Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace Practically every day one company or another announces a new ...

From Tarantino to 'Trainspotting,' these iconic music cues didn’t just soundtrack great movies — they transformed how we hear the songs forever. By Scott Roxborough, Patrick Brzeski Music has been an ...

Needle spiking incidents, involving unwanted injections, are a growing concern for travelers attending music festivals and nightlife events abroad. Symptoms of needle spiking can include a mark at the ...

The Joro spider, Asian long-horned beetle and spotted lanternfly have company this summer. A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting continues to spread across the U.S. and can ...

An invasive species of stinging, carnivorous ants have been slowly spreading in about 20 states. Last year at least three cases of life-threatening anaphylactic reactions were reported in Georgia, ...