Tag: Medical Devices

Doctors Wrestle With A.I. in Patient Care, Citing Lax Rules

The F.D.A. has approved many new programs that use artificial intelligence, but doctors are skeptical that the tools really improve care or are backed by solid research.

Profiting From Risky Atherectomies That Can Lead to Amputations

Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations.

CoolSculpting Promised to Zap Fat. For Some, It Brought Disfigurement.

CoolSculpting is among the most popular fixes for unwanted bulges. But the risk of a serious side effect appears to be higher than previously known.