Panthera Sleep designs, develops, manufactures and markets high-end Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) for the treatment of snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea. The Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner can now be smoothly integrated into sleep practices’ workflows. After scanning the upper and lower arches, first alone and then in occlusion, dentists can instantly export […]
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Philips Crushes It Again at the European Patent Office
Royal Philips today announced that it is the number one patent applicant for patents in the field of ‘medical technology’ at the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2017, echoing the same number-one ranking it achieved the year before. According to the EPO’s 2017 Annual Results, which were announced earlier today, […]
Avera Health Achieves Significant Cost Savings and Improved Patient Outcomes in Rural Areas with Philips eICU Program
Health system has reduced costs by USD 62 million, reduced nearly 11,000 bed days in the ICU, with more than 260 lives saved in past 12 months Ahead of the 2018 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference, Royal Philips, announced the Philips eICU program has helped Avera […]
VORTRAN Releases PercussiveNEB® 2.0
VORTRAN PercussiveNEB® 2.0 Intrapulmonary Percussive Nebulizer Effective Secretion Clearance The PercussiveNEB® 2.0 is a single patient use, vibratory therapy device with a high output nebulizer for patients requiring secretion mobilization and airway clearance. Patients with cystic fibrosis, COPD, and post-op atelectasis can benefit from this therapy. • High-Frequency Percussive Therapy […]
AAST, AARC and BRPT Approve Philly Sleep 2018 for 10 Credits
The 2018 Philadelphia Sleep Conference has been approved for ten credits in one day by the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). The official notice from the AAST stated: “We are pleased to inform you the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) has evaluated […]
Neal Nay, RPSGT, RRT to Present “The Critical Role of Nasal Obstruction in the Development and Treatment of OSA”
The Critical Role of Nasal Obstruction in the Development and Treatment of OSA Presenter: Neal Nay, RPSGT, RST Lecture Time: 12pm – 1pm Neal Nay is the manager of the Jupiter Medical Center Sleep Center, in Jupiter, Florida. He has literally dedicated his life to sleep, with more than 25 […]
New Patented Allergen Blocking Sunglasses for Kids
Chiggy & N the creators of a patented new line of allergen blocking sunglasses for kids, has announced that they have begun shipping orders for their first batch of sunglasses to consumers. The ultimate goal of these sunglasses is to give children the freedom to enjoy their indoor and outdoor […]
3B Medical Releases Lumin CPAP Disinfection Unit
Lumin works using a UV disinfection cycle time of only 5 minutes, no harmful ozone, and a 99.9% kill rate for harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus. CPAP sanitization units that utilize ozone generally require a longer cleaning cycle and up to a two-hour wait before the patient can use […]
Center for Restorative Neurology Named ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence
The Center for Restorative Neurology at Loma Linda University Health has received recognition as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, a designation that marks the center as one of the select few in the nation that meets the highest standards of evidence-based, multidisciplinary care and services. […]
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan to Form Healthcare Company
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced that they are partnering on ways to address healthcare for their U.S. employees, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction and reducing costs. The three companies, which bring their scale and complementary expertise to this long-term effort, will pursue this objective […]











