Surgical Gowns May Not Be Sterile, Increasing Risk of Infection or Other Complications
The FDA warns that level 3 Cardinal Health surgical gowns may not be sterile, which has led to some surgery cancellations.…
The FDA warns that level 3 Cardinal Health surgical gowns may not be sterile, which has led to some surgery cancellations.…
A new study finds that drug therapy and lifestyle changes are just as effective as heart stents and bypass surgery in some cases.…
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 finds that major surgery doubles the risk of suffering some loss of cognitive ability.…
A new study finds that human error accounts for most surgical mistakes.…
The findings of a new study suggest top-ranked hospitals do not provide better surgical outcomes to patients than hospitals who do not make the prestigious rankings.…
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.…
Frail patients are more likely to suffer complications from outpatient procedures, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study warns that 12% of gastrointestinal surgeries worldwide result in surgical site infections, many of which are resistant to preoperative antibiotics.…
A new study highlights the reasons less experienced surgical residents often find themselves subject to medical malpractice lawsuits, including perioperative mistakes, elective surgeries and a lack of direct supervision.…