The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, April 24, 2026
New Z Vent Transport Ventilator and ZOLL Respond App Debut ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, announced the launch of the company’s Z Vent™ transport ventilator for pre- and intra-hospital use. Z Vent delivers a full range of ventilation options […]
Many asthma patients are prescribed oral corticosteroids (OCS) to treat moderate-to-severe flares and decrease the risk of emergency department (ED) visits or hospitalizations, but with chronic use comes the potential for serious health risks. Allergy & Asthma Network is partnering with allergy and asthma patient advocacy groups, medical professional societies […]
In an era of personalized medicine, physicians treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should consider individualized therapy depending on disease severity and the cost and availability of medications. However, some physicians may not be as informed as they would like to be about which inhalation devices for COPD are best […]
Royal Philips has launched a global initiative to celebrate everyday wins by patients, providers and caretakers regarding the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Launching on World COPD Day on November 21, this awareness and celebratory campaign aims to help inspire COPD patients and their caregivers around ways to improve their overall […]
A new version of Primatene Mist will soon return to the shelves of U.S. stores. The FDA approved the over-the-counter aerosol inhaler late Wednesday. It’s indicated for temporary relief of mild, intermittent asthma symptoms in people ages 12 and up. The original Primatene Mist disappeared seven years ago when the […]
Wake Up Narcolepsy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Narcolepsy awareness and research has launched a newly redesigned website at http://www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org. You’ll find narcolepsy resources, information, and opportunities to connect as well as updates on their latest events. Sign up for their Los Angeles Narcolepsy Day and our upcoming Online Support […]
ResMed has soft launched their latest mask, AirFit N30i. This new CPAP interface is only available through select ResMed customers in Canada and France. It is not available in the U.S. and a release date hasn’t been set for the states. Here’s some information we were able to find on […]
Diary of a Modern Consumptive by former TB patient, Paul Thorn, tells a remarkable story of survival. In 1995 Paul was infected in an outbreak that occurred at a West London hospital with a multidrug-resistant strain of tuberculosis. He spent three months in negative pressure isolation and was not expected […]
New research from Propeller Health, a digital therapeutics company, suggests that clinical guidelines for assessing asthma control may need to be updated to reflect objective patient information obtained from digital medicines. Propeller’s digital medicine platform helps patients manage diseases like asthma and COPD by delivering concrete insights on symptoms, triggers, […]
Sleep is food for the brain – especially for teens. It’s hard being a teen in today’s fast-paced world. And it’s even harder to reach your goals when you’re feeling tired and run-down. Between early school start times, social media, electronic devices, extracurricular activities, and late-night homework—teens are at the highest […]
