Tension-band wiring with Kirschner wires (TBW) is a common surgical technique for olecranon fractures (OFs), but has limitations like implant removal and soft tissue irritation. Tension-band ...

Shattered, broken, traumatised, Faith has not been the same since she had her first child in 2023. 'I will never have another child again. Childbirth damaged me permanently,' she said. It all started ...

Large animal models are key to translational research. Current models of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) are rather complex, impractical and most fail to achieve a severe PH and ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating skin cancer, the abnormal growth of skin cells. Physicians consider a number of different options, including various types of surgery, topical ...

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

Tested on rats, the stitches proved effective in treating wounds and could offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional sutures. Study: A bioabsorbable ...

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 ...

Abstract: In surgical practice, precise and careful suture placement can reduce scarring and speed healing. Surgeons rely on expertise to guide where they place suture needle entry and exit points, ...

Seventeen looks good on Saucony’s Guide. Some call this age no man’s land — not sweet 16; not yet legal to vote. But the Guide, despite undergoing several updates, has preserved its signature feel, ...