Surgical stitches are good for helping wounds heal, but they can pop open with too much movement. Scientists in China have ...

First and foremost, Lesley recommends keeping the area where you’ve had stitches very clean by bathing or showering at least twice a day, as this will minimise the risk of infection. It's best to use ...

Researchers already knew that pumping electricity through stitches could speed healing, but previous technologies relied on bulky external batteries. The new sutures are powered by the body itself ( ...

A team of chemical fiber and polymer material researchers in China has found that the use of internally produced, ...

Most people have heard the term upper respiratory infection. It is often used interchangeably when describing a respiratory virus or the common cold. But do you know what a lower respiratory infection ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte Tested on rats, the stitches proved effective in treating wounds and could offer a cost-effective ...

I recently had a conversation with an acquaintance regarding a trip she is planning to India to get upper and lower ...