Following wisdom tooth removal, you’ll likely have stitches in your gums. In many cases, the stitches will dissolve on their own. Share on Pinterest Predrag Popovski/Getty Images Wisdom tooth removal ...

(Nanowerk News) A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches. Surgical site infections are one of the ...

In an effort to help make world health outcomes more equitable, an Iowa high school student has developed organic, color-changing sutures that warn of infection as soon as it appears. High school ...

An 8-year-old boy in Oregon died from necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease, after being infected with bacteria after a bicycle crash. He had received stitches for the wound, but ...

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 ...