Jury awards woman $30 million after throat catches fire. Fire left her unable to talk or breathe on her own.
Joan Rivers's personal voice doctor denies accusations she fled endo clinic. Accusations fly about what really happened when the routine endoscopy took a turn for the worse.
Clinic, Physicians Hit with Multimillion-Dollar Suit in Joan Rivers Case. Melissa Rivers says conduct was "almost incomprehensible."
Morphine following common childhood surgery may be life threatening. Study finds that children receiving morphine after tonsillectomy may face fatal breathing problems.
Outbreak at Seattle Hospital infects at least 35, suspected in 11 deaths. Officials say infected scopes had been sterilized according to manufacturers' guidelines.
Unfiltered OR lights burn patients at Oregon hospital. Up to 10 patients suffered mild to severe burns thanks to unfiltered halogen lights, hospital says.
Wyoming ASCs' recovery care proposal iced. Hospital opposition foils plans for outpatient joints.
Brigham and Women's doctor shot, in critical condition. Gunman, said to be the son of a former patient, then shot and killed himself.
Court overturns $12 Million defamation judgment against plastic surgery patient. Judges say verdict "shocks the conscience of this court" and order new trial.
Yorkville Endoscopy loses AAAASF accreditation. Clinic where Joan Rivers was stricken vows to stay open in the face of mounting sanctions.
Florida facilities guarantee successful spine outcomes. Warranty promises free follow-up care to resolve post-op pain.
When diets and exercise don't shed the pounds, This device might. Pacemaker-like system targets the nerve that regulates feelings of hunger.
Court: GI doc on the hook for $411,000 in damages to former surgical center. Doctor allegedly went behind his partners' backs when he struck a secret referral deal with their corporate partner.
Yorkville Endoscopy to lose CMS accreditation Jan. 31. Clinic where Joan Rivers went into cardiac arrest cited for numerous failures.
Orthopedic surgeon's license suspended for working under the influence. Scott Strasburger, MD, showed up impaired at a Nebraska surgical hospital.
Whistleblowers: GI docs had "No H&P, no problem" mentality. CRNAs say they were fired after raising safety concerns.
Surgical tech at military center faces allegations of fondling 3 women. Patients say the man inappropriately touched them as they awoke from surgery.
The anesthesiologist in Joan Rivers's fatal endoscopy revealed. Renuka Reddy Bankulla, MD, no longer works at Yorkville Endoscopy.
Severely burned patient sues physicians and hospital. Electrocautery device ignited oxygen that had built up around her face.
Texas gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, neglect. Doc accused of medical neglect and having sexual relationships with 4 patients, one of whom he was married to.