Tim Andrews, 67, is still alive and is back on the waiting list for a human donor. However, the success of his highly experimental procedure means more patients are scheduled to get genetically modified animal organs.

The court's ruling is backed by the American Medical Association, which submitted an amicus brief arguing that "scope creep" threatens patient safety. 

A new study published in JAMA, which looked at fee-for-service Medicare records from 2013–2023, found that overall participation has trended upward. However, the details paint a complicated picture.

The Washington Post reported that it reviewed documents from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, confirming that the cost of medical coverage is set to spike for 17 million Americans. Open enrollment for coverage through Affordable Care Act exchanges begins on Nov. 1.

Cynthia Stoffle, 49, sued after a 2019 ER visit to Oneida Health Hospital left her with a debilitating medical condition that her attorneys successfully argued could have been avoided.

With a combination of ChatGPT, at-home diagnostic devices and smartphone apps, a growing number of patients are taking their health into their own hands. But experts warn there are risks.

North Carolina–based Advocate Health has installed kiosks at one clinic and one hospital in Chicago, with more on the way. Patients can now pick up common prescriptions without visiting a retail pharmacy.

PARTNER 3 has been one of the most closely watched clinical trials in cardiology for many years now. Michael J. Mack, MD, presented a seven-year update during a packed session at TCT 2025. 

Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.