Consumer offerings aim to ultimately address approximately 80 percent of all sleep issues worldwide Collaborative efforts with Walgreens, WebMD enhance consumer access to sleep information and solutions Royal Philips today announced the launch of its expanded SmartSleep suite of solutions in the United States. First introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January […]
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ResMed Celebrates 30th Anniversary and 20 Years on NYSE By Ringing The Opening Bell®
ResMed has announced that CEO Mick Farrell will ring The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. ET. Farrell will be joined on the bell podium with other members of the ResMed management team to celebrate 20 years of being […]
Bongo Rx Preferred Over CPAP to Treat Sleep Apnea
According to a recent Qualtrics Survey conducted September 4th through September 11th, of over 200 respondents with mild to moderate sleep apnea, more than 70% said they would prefer to try the FDA cleared Bongo Rx over traditional CPAP therapy to treat their sleep apnea when given the choice. The Bongo […]
Philips Launches NightBalance for Positional Sleep Apnea Patients
Philips launches NightBalance, increasing therapy options for positional obstructive sleep apnea patients Clinically-validated sleep position treatment provides a comfortable, easy-to-use alternative for positional obstructive sleep apnea patients Updates include wireless connectivity and new mobile app Royal Philips yesterday announced the commercial launch of Philips NightBalance, a prescription sleep position therapy device designed […]
Interatrial Shunt for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Gets FDA Breakthrough Designation
V-Wave Ltd. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company a second Breakthrough Device Designation – the first was for its interatrial shunt for Heart Failure (HF), and the second, for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). V-Wave is testing a minimally invasive, implanted interatrial shunt device […]
Nihon Kohden Launches VitalEEG to Rapidly Assess Brain Health in Unconscious Patients
Nihon Kohden announced the launch of its VitalEEG™ wireless electroencephalogram (EEG) headset for rapid evaluation of brain-wave information of unconscious patients. Designed for quick setup and efficient placement of electrodes, VitalEEG is ready to go within five minutes, helping clinicians to quickly assess brain health and determine next steps for […]
Inspire Medical Systems Announces Two Draft LCD Determinations Proposing Medicare Coverage
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative and minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, announced that two draft Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) were published proposing coverage of Inspire therapy. The proposed draft LCDs are available on the Medicare […]
VOCSN Multi-Function Vent Maker, Partners with The ALS Association
The ALS Association announced that Ventec Life Systems is the newest corporate sponsor to commit to helping people with ALS and their caregivers to live their lives to the fullest. Ventec Life Systems has committed to the development and launch of comprehensive respiratory care educational resources to help people living with ALS […]
Philips Introduces New Headgear for DreamWear Nasal and Gel Pillows CPAP Masks
It’s estimated that more than 100 million people worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [1]. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), delivered to the patient via masks and headgears, is the treatment of choice for most people with this disorder. To be effective, it is essential that patients use […]
Dräger Receives FDA Clearance for Seattle PAP Plus System
Dräger yesterday announced it has received FDA clearance for its Seattle Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) plus system. Developed by Seattle Children’s Research Institute and produced and marketed by Dräger, the Seattle PAP plus leverages Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) technology and further improves upon it to make it easier for premature infants with […]












