Design prevents buildup of scar tissue around medical implants - MIT News

MIT engineers devised a way to overcome the immune system’s attack of implantable medical devices. Their approach could lead to the development of an artificial pancreas to help treat diabetes.

Implantable devices that release insulin into the body hold promise as an alternative way to treat diabetes without insulin injections or cannula insertions. However, one obstacle that has prevented … [+6612 chars]

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