Pam Thomson-Kai's son Sawyer was just 7 months old when he stopped breathing. He was rushed to hospital, where he was revived and put on a breathing machine. Then the doctors asked his parents whether ...

Tracheotomy refers to the opening or incision made during a medical procedure to aid breathing, called a tracheostomy. Many people use these terms interchangeably. When used as a synonym for ...

FDA advisers met to discuss alternatives to the infrared light used in pulse oximeters, which can be absorbed by melanin; FDA warns of a national shortage of tracheostomy tubes, especially for ...

WASHINGTON – Efforts to exclude medical supplies from the next round of Medicare competitive bidding are gaining steam as lawmakers and patient advocacy groups join industry stakeholders in pulling at ...