College of Medicine students can now train as doctors using manikins and suture pads that better resemble patients with different skin colors and body types. Sheryl Pfeil, medical director of the ...

Gone are the days of practicing suturing skills on chicken thighs and pig feet. Not only are these traditional methods unrealistic, but they also come with unpleasant odors and messy cleanup. The ...

Sutures are medical tools used by doctors and surgeons to close a wound. Depending on your condition, a doctor will use the proper suture technique and material to stitch a wound or laceration shut.