. . . . . Biomedical devices . Research update . Smart stitches could prevent infections at surgical sites . 14 Feb 2023 Tami Freeman Research team Elisa Hill-Yardin and Shadi Houshyar from RMIT University, and Justin Yeung from the University of Melbourne, inspect a prototype of the iodine-infused suture filament. (Courtesy: RMIT University) Surgical stitches, or sutures, are used to close wounds following injury or su...