Author: SleepWorld Magazine

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PAP Therapy & Ventilation Systems

VOCSN Unified Respiratory System Wins “Best New Therapeutic Technology Solution” Award

MedTech Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global health and medical technology market, today announced that the VOCSN unified respiratory system from Ventec Life Systems, an innovator in integrated respiratory care solutions, has been selected as winner of the “Best New Therapeutic […]

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AASM Names Dr. Ilene Rosen President

Rosen Leads AASM in Expanding Patient Access to High Quality Care Dr. Ilene Rosen became the 32nd president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on June 5th. Rosen assumed the role during SLEEP 2017, the 31st annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC […]

Research/Studies Product/Vendor Updates

Philips-Sponsored Clinical Study Demonstrates Significant Breakthrough for COPD Treatment

Study showed use of home non-invasive ventilation in conjunction with home oxygen therapy delayed hospital readmissions for patients with advanced disease Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and home oxygen therapy (HOT) can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with […]

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Product/Vendor Updates

Philips will Acquire Vest Maker RespirTech

Royal Philips today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Respiratory Technologies, Inc. (RespirTech), a US-based provider of an innovative airway clearance solution for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. The expansion of Philips’ leading respiratory care portfolio with […]