A split-level folding step-type tension-relieving suture technique improved wound tensile strength and collagen remodeling versus standard sutures in a preclinical model, suggesting potential to ...

The UCL Surgical Society presents a 10-part workshop series to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn and practise essential surgical skills in a structured, hands-on environment.

1 Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China 2 Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Zhuhai People’s Hospital, Zhuhai, China ...

A FDA advisory panel recommended that manufacturers of dermal fillers collect more information on use in the decolletage area of the body and said that some patients might be at higher risk of ...

The sutures used to help close up large cuts and surgical incisions mostly get the job done, but they're far from perfect. A new biocompatible polymer that helps glue and repair tissue without causing ...

OBJECTIVE: To compare postoperative vaginal incision separation and healing in patients undergoing posterior repair with perforated porcine dermal grafts with those that received grafts without ...

A recent review published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts examines the state of cellulose-based sutures, focusing on materials, fabrication methods, and application performance. The ...

Researchers have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The groundbreaking study ...

Triboelectric effect The bioabsorbable electrical stimulation suture (BioES-suture) converts the mechanical energy of movement into effective electrical stimulation. (Courtesy: Zhouquan Sun and ...

Stitches are getting a shocking upgrade. In an experiment in rats, a new strong, flexible thread hastened wound healing by transforming muscle movement into electricity, researchers report October 8 ...

What Is a Dermal Piercing? Dermal piercings, also known as single-point piercings, anchor jewelry underneath a layer of skin. A dermal piercing is a popular body-jewelry technique among teens and ...