Repairing an injury to a blood vessel or an organ after traumatic internal injury, especially involving the lung, is typically done by sutures, stapling devices or electrocautery with specialized ...

As people age, some joke that their worn, torn bodies are held together by sealing wax and baling wire. More accurately these days, it’s glue. “Glue” includes a wide range of surgical sealants — ...

It's fast, makes your scar look better, and it doesn't hurt a bit. A surgical glue made by a Raleigh company is the new way to close a cut instead of using stitches. You could say it is an idea that ...

While glue for medical use exists, Super Glue and Krazy Glue are meant for gluing objects and not skin. Medical glue is less toxic. There are two types of super glue. One is meant for gluing objects ...

Superglue as a waterproof suture is no longer just an off-label use: The sticky stuff is replacing old-fashioned stitches and bandages in the operating room and the medicine cabinet. Self-helpers ...

Two economic analyses demonstrated the DERMABOND® PRINEO® Skin Closure system, made by Ethicon, is associated with improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs for hospitals, the company said.

Cesarean delivery rates have increased during the last few decades and it has become the most common surgery during a woman's reproductive years. There is currently no definite evidence regarding the ...

For years, athletes, carpenters and bartenders have used super glue to patch up cuts on their hands and other body parts that are difficult to cover and keep dry. Now, Johnson & Johnson is selling a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Allergic contact dermatitis caused by a skin closure system that uses liquid adhesive and mesh has been reported ...

More than 63 million Americans are covered by Medicare. Here’s the good news: By 2025, they’ll pay no more than $2,000 per year for their drugs. Here’s the bad news: For those enrolled in traditional ...