Salim Khan has been placed on ventilator support after a minor brain haemorrhage. Doctors explain why ventilators are used after procedures and what it means for recovery.

On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis, Mo., doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ...

Medtronic’s top ventilator executive began fielding pleas from world leaders’ representatives five years ago, as pressure from a global pandemic drove a sudden shortage of lifesaving devices that help ...