Medical errors can have devastating consequences for patients, and one of the most alarming errors is the retention of surgical items in a patient’s body after surgery. Retained surgical items (RSIs) ...

Heart specialists at Mayo Clinic today presented new research at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting that ...

Intuitive Surgical's 2025 earnings were strong, and the future remains bright, with valuation as the only big concern for ...

The field of surgical robotics is evolving at a rapid pace, revolutionizing the way surgeries are performed and setting new standards for precision, efficiency and patient outcomes. As a leader in the ...

In the intersection of health care and technology, the last few years stand as a landmark for surgical innovation. This landscape is being reshaped not by one but by a suite of advanced technologies, ...

A surgical technologist is a health professional who prepares an operating room (OR) before surgery. They’re a crucial part of a surgical care team, working alongside the surgeon, the surgeon’s ...

For almost two years, masking up has been a fundamental part of America's COVID-19 prevention tactics. But a post on social media claims the type of mask that many wear to prevent the spread of the ...

While surgical weight loss can involve significant upfront costs, it may be more cost-effective over time compared to the long-term expenses associated with managing obesity-related health conditions.

Mikeie Reiland is a staff writer for Education at Forbes Advisor. Before coming to Forbes Advisor, he wrote magazine journalism for publications like the Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, and Gravy.

Sector rotation and a hot valuation are weighing on shares of Intuitive Surgical. The company still has a healthy growth runway ahead with its core da Vinci system. However, it's important to avoid ...