Breast reconstruction using polyurethane-coated implants found to reduce scarring and the need for further surgery

Women who are treated with a mastectomy for breast cancer often choose to have surgery to reconstruct the breast using an ...
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Study reveals target for reversing scar tissue after heart attack

BOSTON—A new study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) healthcare system, reveals an important step to help the human heart ...
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New implant design may reduce painful scarring after breast reconstruction

Many women who undergo a mastectomy for breast cancer choose to have breast reconstruction using implants. While this can ...
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Caring for your scar so you can barely see it

Bike accidents, caesarean sections or tumours can all leave scars. We don't always want to recall the tales they tell. Five facts about scars and ways to help them fade over time. How do scars form in ...
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Scar tissue patterns may help predict pancreatic cancer outcomes, guide treatment

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers developed an algorithm that identified correlations between scar architecture and survival. Future ...