Now not only are municipalities bringing legal actions against the makers of the drugs, but they are going after the Joint Commission for misinforming the public about the dangers of opioids.
The results of new research indicate that patients who undergo a type of cardiac surgery in the afternoon have fewer complications than those who have surgery in the morning.
A recent study found that, in the context of certain kidney and rectal surgeries, robot-assisted surgeries were no safer, and were more costly and longer.
Representatives of the community who sit on a jury deciding a medical negligence case decide what the standard of care is for the community.
The results of a recent Cleveland Clinic study make clearer than ever that the sooner melanoma is detected and treated, the better.
A recent study found that non-elderly black women were at greater risk of dying from breast cancer than non-elderly white women, in part due to racial disparities in insurance coverage.
Hospitals may be negligent for not having the right blood type to give you, but for other reasons they may not be.
Some surgeons have gained significant followings on social media sites by broadcasting their surgeries.
As health care needs rise and fewer doctors choose to become family practice physicians, the scope of practice for PAs is increasing to fill the demand.
Recent Washington State and the Cities of Everett and Seattle have filed claims against Purdue Pharma for harm caused by the opioid epidemic.
