Dymedix Diagnostics donated 10 copies of Fundamentals of Sleep Technology, 3rd edition textbooks to a local CoA PSG program, Minneapolis Community and Technical College Polysomnographic Technology. Dymedix is donating the textbooks to support students entering the field as the next generation of sleep professionals. The Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (CoA […]
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Black and Elderly Patients Less Likely to Receive Lung Cancer Treatments
Only about 6 in 10 lung cancer patients in the United States receive the minimal lung cancer treatments recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In “Disparities in Receiving Guideline-Concordant Treatment for Lung Cancer in the […]
Masimo Announces CE Marking of Radius Capnography for the Root Patient Monitoring and Connectivity Platform
Radius Capnography with Bluetooth® Connectivity Seamlessly Integrates Tetherless Mainstream Capnography on Root Radius Capnography requires no routine calibration and minimal warm-up time, with fully accurate EtCO2 and respiration rate measurements and continuous EtCO2 waveforms displayed within 15 seconds.1 Wirelessly connected to Root, Radius Capnography presents a compelling mainstream capnography solution: Cable-free Capnography: The lack […]
Multi-Site SNF Operator Drops Traditional Vents for VOCSN Five-In-One Device
Generations Healthcare Network has committed to transitioning its traditional ventilator equipment and expanding its Ventilator Care program with more than 100 VOCSN across multiple skilled nursing facilities in Illinois and Indiana. VOCSN is the first and only device that combines five pieces of respiratory equipment – Ventilator, Oxygen Concentrator, Cough Assist, Suction, Nebulizer […]
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CleveMed Earns ACHC Accreditation For Home Sleep Testing
CleveMed has secured accreditation for home sleep testing through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). “We are extremely excited about this highly reputable stamp of approval; it will support our fast-growing partnerships with healthcare systems across the country”, said Hani Kayyali, CleveMed President and CEO. “We see significant growth […]
Vaping-Associated Lung Injury: What a Respiratory Therapist Should Know
Justin Panthappattu, B.S.1, Victor Beauvil, R.R.T, PhD.2, Dilbagh Singh, M.D.3, Sameer Verma, M.D.3, 4, Arunabh Talwar, M.D, F.C.C.P.3, 4 St. George’s University School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies Mandl School The College of Allied Health, NY Northwell Health Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine 410 Lakeville Rd. Suite […]
Itamar Medical Appoints Jennifer Cook, MD, FAHA, FACC, as Global Medical Director
Itamar Medical Ltd. has announced the appointment of Jennifer Cook, MD, FAHA, FACC to the newly created position of Global Medical Director, effective immediately. In this role, Dr. Cook will lead the Company’s continuing efforts in research, clinical and scientific priorities and oversee scientific collaboration with research institutes, medical associations […]
New LAMA/LABA For Patients with COPD
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the launch of DUAKLIR® PRESSAIR® (aclidinium bromide and formoterol fumarate) for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1 DUAKLIR will be available in the United States on October 21st and promoted through its dedicated COPD sales force, alongside established COPD treatment TUDORZA® (aclidinium), which […]
ResMed AirFit N30, World’s First Tube-Down Nasal Cradle CPAP Mask
ResMed today introduced AirFit N30, the world’s first tube-down nasal cradle CPAP mask with a front-facing tube – a brand-new option for sleep apnea treatment. ResMed’s lightest mask yet, AirFit N30 features an adjustable elastic headgear, plus a nasal cradle cushion that sits under the nasal bridge, eliminating soreness in […]












