Healing after a C-section is often described as linear: incision, stitches, recovery. But your body’s internal healing is far more complex. Every cut through the abdominal wall, uterus, and ...

Endometriosis adhesions occur when scar tissue in the pelvic region can complicate organ function. Dr. Latasha Murphy from Mercy Medical Center explains the treatment options. Endometriosis adhesions ...

Gallbladder adhesions happen when scar tissue develops around your gallbladder after surgery or an episode of inflammation. Gallbladder adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form on your gallbladder ...

Q: My doctor said I may have abdominal adhesions after having my appendix removed. What are these? A: Adhesions are basically scar tissue inside your body that may stick (adhere) to body tissue and/or ...

HIGHER RISK OF BLOOD CLOTS. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR ENDOMETRIOSIS ADHESIONS AREN’T SOMETHING YOU CAN SEE FROM A SCAN, BUT THEY CAN CAUSE SOME BIG PROBLEMS. PATIENTS USUALLY DESCRIBE HAVING A ...

Schematic representation of the A/B-sides multi-biological functional hydrogel patch. Tissue repair required in scenarios such as trauma, post-operative of tumors is a common challenge for human ...

Surgical adhesions - common, sometimes life-threatening complications that arise after open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery - can be prevented in mice and pigs by a gel impregnated with a molecule ...

Over time, scar tissue slows or stops implanted bioelectronics. But new interdisciplinary research could help pacemakers, sensors and other implantable devices keep people healthier for longer. In a ...

Recently, a team of Korean and international researchers reported the successful development of a transfer-tattoo-like cell sheet that can be directly applied to targeted surfaces. The cell sheet ...