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Adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

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adhesive coatings can prevent scarring around medical implants

Engineers have found a way to eliminate the buildup of scar tissue around implantable devices, by coating them with a hydrogel adhesive. The material binds the device to tissue and prevents the immune system from attacking the device.

Source: ScienceDaily.com