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Vibrant Pain-Removing Devices

The Buzzy Mini Dulls the Pain at CES 2014

— January 10, 2014 — Lifestyle
Very few people can claim to actually enjoy needles; if you don't hate them outright you're probably just grinning and bearing the pain, but fortunately the Buzzy Mini aims to change all that.

The Buzzy Mini is available in three different designs, plain black for adults and a bee and lady bug for kids. The way Buzzy works is by using a combination of cold and vibration "to distract your body and brain from the injection site." Incredibly enough the Buzzy Mini not only works for dulling/eliminating pain from needles, but users have been reported to use it as a means to temper the discomfort from conditions like eczema and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Buzzy Mini is perfect for kids and the many adults who suffer from serious needle phobias.
Trend Themes
1. Pain-reducing Devices - Innovative pain management devices, like Buzzy Mini, that implement vibration and cold technology are in demand to help lessen the pain for medical procedures, and could be used for other medical applications as well.
2. Vibrational Therapy - More companies are exploring vibrational therapies, like Buzzy Mini, as a tool for pain management and relief for numerous medical conditions, showcasing growing interest in alternative and non-invasive medical solutions.
3. Pediatric Medical Devices - The development of pediatric medical devices, like Buzzy Mini, that integrate playful designs and elements, is gaining momentum, with more opportunities for inventive designs and applications.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - Companies in the medical device industry can look to develop more pain-reducing devices using non-invasive and natural technologies, such as vibrational and cold therapies, to lessen the need for anaesthetics and offer new medical treatments.
2. Children's Healthcare - The children's healthcare industry can explore pediatric medical devices with playful designs that help reduce fear and anxiety of medical procedures among young patients and their families.
3. Pain Management - The growing demand for non-invasive pain management solutions, like the Buzzy Mini, is an opportunity for companies in the pain management industry to invest in the development of innovative and effective pain-relieving technologies.
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