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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 […]

Product News

ResMed AirTouch CPAP Mask Hits the Market

ResMed’s AirTouch™ F20 full face mask with UltraSoft™ memory foam keeps patients on CPAP therapy comfortable throughout the night ResMed has announced its AirTouch F20 full face mask with UltraSoft memory foam mask cushion, a breakthrough in the treatment of sleep apnea. The cushion adapts to the contours of each patient’s […]

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FDA Clears First Home Use Spirometer

Monitored Therapeutics, Inc. (MTI), an emerging best-in-class remote patient management company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its GoSpiro® Home Spirometer. This is the first spirometer that was specifically developed as a home-use wireless connected spirometer that works with a wide range of smartphones, tablets or PCs. Michael Taylor, Chief […]

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New Study: Philips Trilogy Reveals Payers and Hospitals Can Save Millions in Readmission Costs, Hospitalization Rates for COPD Patients

Multifaceted approach to treatment offers significant financial benefits while improving quality of patient care Royal Philips announced results(1) from a recent study showing significant decreases in both hospital and payer costs and hospitalization rates for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(2) patients. The study entitled, “Cost Savings from Reduced Hospitalizations […]

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ResMed Unveils AirMini – the World’s Smallest CPAP

Sleek product design and engaging smartphone app revolutionizes CPAP experience for the world’s 100 million sleep apnea sufferers ResMed  today unveiled its AirMini™, the world’s smallest CPAP machine – a game-changer for people with sleep apnea. Achieving new heights in patient-centered innovation, AirMini packs ResMed’s clinically proven CPAP technology along […]