Aims The role of adjustable sutures in strabismus surgery has mainly been limited to conditions like dysthyroid restrictive myopathy, blow-out fractures of orbit, aberrant regeneration of nerves ...

Inspired by a technology 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 drugs.

Absorbable sutures, also known as dissolvable stitches, are sutures that can naturally dissolve and be absorbed by the body as a wound heals. Not all wounds are sealed with absorbable sutures.

New York, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Surgical Sutures And Staples Global Market Report 2023" - https ...

(Courtesy: Zhouquan Sun and Chengyi Hou) Surgical sutures are strong, flexible fibres used to close wounds caused by trauma or surgery. But could these stitches do more than just hold wounds closed?

Ancient healing practices offers a holistic approach to well-being that continue to positively impact modern life.

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 drugs. The new ...

A team of engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed “smart” sutures with the potential to benefit Crohn’s disease patients undergoing surgery, and could also have ...