Why It’s Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon
New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women.
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These 14 Figures Show the Sources of Soaring Health-Care Costs in America
A new report shows rising costs for prescription drugs and emergency room visits.
Time to Cut Down on Pre-Surgery Testing
Researchers find that doctors haven't heeded professional societies' advice to do less pre-operative testing.
How Often Do Catastrophic Surgery Mistakes Really Happen?
A new meta-analysis of 138 previous studies finds different rates for different mistakes.
Why Surgeons Make Catastrophic Mistakes
A new analysis codes the reasons behind mistakes like operating on the wrong leg, or leaving a tool behind in a person's body.
The Psychological Repercussions of Removing Your Ovaries
The side effects are significant, but mostly people feel fine afterwards.
Was Jahi McMath’s Case Preventable?
While coverage of Jahi McMath’s case usually focuses on what happened after her catastrophic brain injury, the events leading up to her procedure warrant just as much attention.
Is the Medical Device Used in Your Last Surgery FDA Approved?
A firm sold 18,000 knee-replacement tools before the government called a halt. The OtisKnee case shows just how easily trust can be violated in the rapidly evolving world of medical devices, a thriving $110 billion-a-year industry.