In an increasingly complicating medical world, checklists can help surgeons and other doctors avoid missing key steps and making mistakes that can cause patients harm.
The AHA recently published a statement outlying the risk of cardiovascular disease in breast cancer survivors.
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 pathologists interpreting skin cancer slides are less accurate than you might think
Johnson & Johnson is facing hundreds of negligence and products liability lawsuits from women who claim that the company knew that the talc in its products could be carcinogenic but failed to warn the public of this risk.
Recently the Seattle Times ran an article on UW Medical School’s recent shift away from intense classroom learning for its first and second year medical
According to a recent report, electronic health records may increase medical errors and malpractice liability.
According to a recent paper published by the Mayo Clinic, the rate of doctor "burn out’ is increasing.
One hospital has taken an important step in increasing transparency at its hospital: it is addressing medical errors online, allowing the public access to these findings.
Patient deaths and injuries can be reduced by using standardized communication systems when patients are handed off from one provider to another.