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What to know about how wounds are closed

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Most wounds heal by closing right away with stitches or other ...
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A newly engineered wound dressing can read the chemistry of infected wounds and respond in real time, fighting bacteria when infection strikes, then switching gears to promote blood vessel growth, ...