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Bringing Pediatric Blood Collection Into the Home: A Parent-Administered Study of RedDrop ONE

2026-02-11 public and global health Title + abstract only
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Frequent blood testing is a routine but burdensome reality for many children, particularly those with chronic, rare, or medically complex conditions. Repeated clinic, hospital, and laboratory visits can disrupt family life, increase stress for children and caregivers, and limit access to timely monitoring and research participation. Despite advances in pediatric care, blood collection has remained largely tethered to in-person clinical settings. This study validates a new model: safe, effective,...

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