But could these stitches do more than just hold wounds closed? Could they, for example, be designed to accelerate the healing process? A research team headed up at Donghua University in Shanghai has ...

They’ve designed an electrical-based suture that not only seals wounds but also generates electrical stimulation as it biodegrades, promoting faster healing. The suture, known as the BioES ...

A team of chemical fiber and polymer material researchers in China has found that the use of internally produced, electrically charged sutures can speed up the healing process after surgery in rats.

Complete sealing of the opened tissue is essential for healing and minimizing complications, particularly for incisional wounds caused by surgery or trauma. Suture fibers have historically been ...

A wound that took up 69% of the surface area was reduced to just 10.8% with electrical sutures after 24 hours, while a control group that had regular sutures still covered 32.6% in the same timeframe.

By detecting inflammation, the material could warn doctors that the intestines are not healing properly. The sutures could be adapted to heal wounds or surgical incisions elsewhere in the body ...

Unlike sutures made from nylon or silk, absorbable sutures do not need to be removed by a doctor. This makes them ideal for healing internal wounds and surgical sites. ‌The biggest benefit of ...

Conflict has sewn trauma in the western region of Colombia. Doctors Without Borders is working with local healers and health ...

Subscribe for FREE The MIT researchers developed a suture that could effectively hold the tissue in place and detect inflammation, an indicator that the intestines are not healing as they should. The ...

You may want to get stitches for wounds on your face and other highly visible places, even if they aren’t deep or severe. This will help the wound heal so it causes less scarring. If you do need ...