Once liver fibrosis progresses to cirrhosis (stage F4), scarring becomes extensive and irreversible. However, even in ...

A study published April 12 in Nature Communications identifies a protein that helps prevent excessive scarring. The protein, ...

This remarkable procedure allows us to detect and treat areas of “scar tissue” or adhesions in muscles, tendons and ligaments that can reduce our range of motion and cause pain. In the healing process ...

Women with cirrhosis might notice their belly becoming swollen or bloated. This swelling is called ascites and happens ...

Acne scars can often outlast the pimples themselves, turning it into a long-term skin concern. However, there are ways to ...

In mouse models, these strategies decreased scar tissue (collagen density) by up to 68%, while maintaining electrical performance, potentially improving long-term device function and biocompatibility.

Scar tissue in the uterus, rich in collagen, induces inflammation and alters the endometrial environment, which attracts and promotes the invasive growth of placental cells seen in placenta accreta.