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British surgeon suspended for branding initials on patient's liver.

Nevada shooter suffered a botched surgery. 2010 vasectomy left him battling severe post-op pain, police say.

Hospital wasn't found negligent in anesthesiology resident's propofol suicide. Aware of her struggle with propofol addiction, hospital had resident sign a release.

Suicidal shooter storms urology office in broad daylight. Female physician shot and injured in deadly Reno medical office rampage.

CMS withdraws plans to increase reporting requirements for cataract patients.

Are younger surgeons less prepared? Study examines experiential effects of residency work-week limits.

A woman having polyps removed from her vocal cords with a laser when the fire broke out, awarded $30 Million.

The second victim from ASC attack dies. Harris Teel, 82, a visitor, had been in critical condition for 10 days.

Robots Recall: Da Vinci warns customers arms can stall. Imprecise surgical cuts can result.

Advanced Sterilization Products Penalized $1.25M for Distributing Sterrad Sterilization Indicators with Inaccurate Expiration Dates

A nurse was fatally stabbed at a Texas ASC.

Purchase of GE Healthcare's Vital Signs Division, expands CareFusion's patient care consumables presence.

J&J hip-implant settlement expected tomorrow. Reports: Each hip implant plaintiff to receive around $300,000.

Researchers speculate that incision site pain may influence some surgical patients' temporary post-op memory and learning impairments.

Patient wants $100,000 she paid for 6 failed lithotripsies refunded.

A correction to an article about preparing for a malignant hyperthermia emergency.

Symbion Up for Sale? - This Just In - November, 2013

California fines hospitals $775,000 over patient deaths and safety hazards.

Several controversies surround the case of Sheldon Randall, MD.

A look back at last month's biggest and best OR Excellence conference yet.