Smart stitches can alert docs
20 July 2016 - 09:23
Surgical thread that can detect post-operative complications and alert doctors on their cellphones could revolutionise patient safety, according to scientists. Researchers have tested "smart" stitching that is able to diagnose infections and inform clinicians in real time. The technology should allow doctors to immediately spot problems that could cause a patient to deteriorate after an operation.
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