A fish parasite with a needle-like nose that pierces the intestines of its host has inspired a revolutionary medical invention that could replace surgical staples now used to hold skin grafts in place ...

Applying a stent bandage--a thick, non-adhesive bandage attached by sutures over the incision line--following colic surgery in the horse can dramatically decrease the risk of incisional infection said ...

If you've had major surgery - or know someone who has - you may know firsthand that a trip to the operating room can leave a lifelong souvenir... a scar. Now, researchers in California have developed ...

Scientists have developed the principles for a new bandage splint for hip surgery patients. The new splint can reduce the need for large external support structures to fixate the hip following hip ...

The supply of surgical bandages, the crucial life saving product, is likely to be hit due to the power cuts. The small loom owners have announced a strike on October 4 condemning the power cuts. "On ...

"Add a little sunshine into anything you're doing," pediatric surgeon Dr. Matthew Greives tells PEOPLE Courtesy Garcia Family Following what are sometimes intense surgeries, plastic surgeon Dr.