Thanks to technological advances in microsurgery and space-age breakthroughs, people like James Hindman with Age-related Macular Degeneration have new hope from the world's tiniest telescope that's implanted into the person's eye.

As we count down the days to the end of the year, here's a round up of 10 diabetes products, drugs, gadgets, and insights that occurred in 2012.

Traditionally pharma and medical device companies design health tools for health care professionals and in clinical settings. What's been missing is any thought about the end user: the patient.

We are used to recalls of automobile parts, children's toys, electronic devices and grocery items, but few expect recalls of defective body implants already implanted in patients.

As a doctor, I appreciate when patients put their trust in me. It means I've demonstrated I can do my job well. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't actively ask your doctors questions about your care.

WASHINGTON — Makers of X-ray machines, drug pumps and other medical devices would have to submit more safety information to win federal approval...

CHICAGO — More than 70,000 children and teens go to the emergency room each year for injuries and complications from medical devices, and contac...