Background: Headache after cervical or lumbar puncture has long been attributed to early mobilization; however, there is little evidence for this. We performed a systematic literature review and ...

The following is a reprint of our review from the Tribeca Film Festival. In 1998, Jeffrey Dancourt created the one-stick syringe, which helped save the lives of several medical professionals, while ...

Chris Evans stars as a drug addict in Adam and Mark Kassen's indie film. By Kirk Honeycutt The thing about quixotic movie heroes going up against big bruisers with no scruples or morals is that you ...

The same traits that allow barbed cactus spines to readily penetrate animal flesh also make the spines more difficult to dislodge, a new study finds. The microscopic barbs on the spines are layered ...

Thin, stretchy skin -- like that of a pig or human -- significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials that are designed to ...

In various manufacturing and industrial environments where sharp needles, fine wires, or glass components are frequently handled, there is a significant risk of puncture injuries. To mitigate the risk ...

1. "Puncture" is based on the true story of Michael D. Weiss, which is convenient, since, if "Puncture" tells the story correctly, Weiss was considerate enough to live his life in a way that he ...