Surgical Stapler Problems Are Biggest Health Concern of 2020, Medical Research Institute Warns
A healthcare safety group warns that surgical staplers will be the top health technology threat of 2020.…
A healthcare safety group warns that surgical staplers will be the top health technology threat of 2020.…
Many leg stent surgeries are unnecessary, and some doctors appear to be prone to recommend them too quickly, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study warns that newborn twins, triplets and other multiple birth infants face a higher risk of medical mistakes due to confusion.…
A new study finds that human error accounts for most surgical mistakes.…
A new study finds that more than a tenth of all patients are harmed by a medical mistake, about half of which could have been prevented.…
The findings of a new study suggest that surgeons who have more complaints involving “unprofessional behavior” brought by co-workers are more likely to have patients who experience surgical complications and medical errors.…
New international guidelines seek to prevent some common and often fatal medication errors.…
An FDA advisory board will meet tomorrow to weigh the safety and effectiveness of surgical staplers, amid growing concerns over adverse event reports.…
The FDA has proposed reclassifying surgical staplers as moderate risk medical devices and asks manufacturers to place more stringent label warnings on them to lower the high rate of complications being reported.…
The FDA has issued a new warning to doctors about the risks of surgical staplers, and will hold a public hearing and issue new guidance on their safety and use later this year.…