Epiphora, which causes tears to overflow at the edge of the eyelid, is a common eye condition affecting more than 20% of infants. The condition can be caused by excessive tear production due to eye ...

Canalicular lacerations, a relatively common consequence of ocular trauma, pose significant challenges for both anatomical restoration and functional recovery. Surgical repair aims to re-establish the ...

A stent is a tiny tube that a doctor places in an artery or duct to help keep it open and restore the flow of bodily fluids in the area. Stents help relieve blockages and treat narrow or weakened ...

Stents to treat various blockages in the human body can themselves become blocked, but a new sensor developed at the University of Michigan for stents that are used in the bile duct may one day help ...

NATICK, Mass., Boston Scientific Corporation has completed enrollment in a clinical trial to evaluate its WallFlex® Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent for the treatment of benign bile duct strictures ...