Sutures are used to help close cuts and wounds and start the healing process. Because of the materials it is made of, sutures can be too stiff and potentially damage soft tissue. A research team has ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The complex process of wound healing has long challenged medical professionals seeking to monitor recovery accurately and non-invasively. Traditional methods of assessing wound ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Every surgical procedure, from routine appendectomies to complex organ transplants, relies on a technology that has remained fundamentally unchanged for thousands of years: the ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Inspired by sutures developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed “smart” sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release ...

According to SNS Insider, the Synthetic Absorbable Sutures Market growth is driven by Advancements in polymer technology, growing demand for predictable wound healing, and expanding global healthcare ...

From the ligament-replacement procedure known as Tommy John surgery to reconstructive knee surgery, sports medicine is a way of life for many professional athletes. But it's not just athletes that ...

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 ...

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches. A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in ...

Engineers have designed tissue-derived 'smart' sutures that can not only hold tissue in place, but also detect inflammation and release drugs. The sutures are coated with hydrogels that can be ...