Many people are frightened of needles because they have learned to associate discomfort with immunizations or blood draws. In fact, fear of needles affects the majority of children under 11, 20 to 50 ...
A fear of needles in a medical setting (often called trypanophobia when it’s more severe) is common and can make TRT injections feel intimidating, but understanding why it happens can make it easier ...
PATIENT WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT NEEDLES. NOW, I’M NOT AFRAID TO GET A SHOT. NOW, THAT’S A BIG CHANGE FOR VIOLET. HER PARENTS CREDIT THE NEW COMFORT PROMISE AT EMERSON HEALTH IN CONCORD. IT’S DESIGNED TO ...
This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. Weight has always been an issue for me. For a long time, I yo-yo-dieted my way through life. But after two kids and the start of perimenopause, the weight ...
For decades, getting vaccinated has meant rolling up your sleeve, bracing for a quick jab, and hoping the soreness fades within a day. But a team of researchers may have just discovered a way to ...
Trypa-what? Trypanophobia? If you've ever tried to search for "needle phobia" or "fear of shots," you've probably come across some very odd and confusing terms. But this condition is very real, and a ...