A new study in the American Journal of Otolaryngology finds that a medical device is helpful in significantly improving symptoms in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Researchers at The Cleveland Clinic studied the non-invasive medical device, called MedCline™, and found that it significantly improved self-reported symptoms of nocturnal reflux, as […]
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Siemens Healthineers to Acquire Epocal from Alere to Complete its Blood Gas Portfolio
Siemens Healthineers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epocal Inc., a subsidiary of Alere Inc. Epocal Inc. develops and provides point-of-care blood diagnostic systems for healthcare enterprises, including the epoc® Blood Analysis System, a handheld, wireless testing solution. Financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed. The […]
Oakes’ Adult + Neo/Ped + Simulation Bundle – Now Available for Pre-Order
RespiratoryBooks.com (Health Educator Publications, Inc.) has announced that you can now pre-order all of Oakes’ titles in one bundle and save almost $60. Bundle includes: 2018 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Pocket Guide 2018 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Simulations Student License/Workbook* 2017 Adult Respiratory Simulations License/Workbook* 2017 Respiratory Care Pocket Guide 2017 Hemodynamic […]
RTs: A Call to Action
The AARC needs your help! There are three bills that have been introduced in the House of Representatives that include respiratory care as a telehealth service and respiratory therapists among the professionals covered to provide telehealth and/or remote patient monitoring services under Medicare. The bills are: H.R. 2550 — Medicare Telehealth Parity […]
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 […]
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 […]
ndd Introduces EasyOne Air for Fast, Accurate Spirometry Testing
All-in-one device enables early lung function testing at the point of care ndd Medical Technologies, Inc., today announced the availability of EasyOne Air, a new, all-in-one spirometry solution designed for primary care physicians. The portable and connected device requires no calibration, warm-up time or maintenance and provides clinicians with a simple […]
Dymedix® Diagnostics Completes First Phase Company Restructure
Dymedix® Diagnostics, Inc., the leading global manufacturer of polyvinylidene (PVDF) sleep diagnostics sensors, today announced the first phase of the company’s restructuring is now complete, and the new team members will be attending the SLEEP2017 meeting in Boston, June 4 -8th, 2017. This restructuring process commenced last year and has […]
Dymedix Completes Phase One Building a Global Distributor Network
Dymedix® Diagnostics, Inc., manufacturer of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based sleep diagnostics sensors, announced it had completed the first phase of building a global distribution network. To date, this network now consists of a mix of domestic and rest of world (ROW) authorized dealers specializing in polysomnography accessories. The company plans to expand […]
New GO2Vent from VORTRAN Medical Excels in MRI/CT and Emergency/Disaster Situations
VORTRAN Medical has been granted FDA 510K and CE certification approval for the new and improved automatic resuscitator called the GO2VENT (Gas Operated Ventilator). The latest addition to their product line offers an option for ventilation of patients during an MRI or CT scan. The GO2VENT has been tested per […]













