Parents have been asking me some pointed questions as to how to better help their child deal with getting a blood test or injection. Let me see if I can make this topic a lot less painful for children ...

A large UK study suggests that screening children for type 1 diabetes using a simple finger-prick blood test could help identify the condition earlier and prevent some of the most dangerous emergency ...

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Blood testing rules in Michigan have been finalized, and physicians are now required to order testing for children at ages 1 and 2 to address and prevent lead poisoning. In ...

A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

The Midland County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) offers appointments for capillary blood lead testing (finger poke) to identify lead exposure in children. As of April 30, the Michigan universal ...

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