Your Back Pain Relief May Be Softer Than You Think Selecting the right mattress is important for everyone, but it’s even more critical for those who suffer from back pain. Commonly held belief has always been that a firm mattress is the best option for alleviating back pain, but today’s […]
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Supersaturated Oxygen Therapy Device Gets Thumbs Up from FDA
TherOx, Inc. has received premarket approval for its SuperSaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy. SSO2 Therapy provides interventional cardiologists with the first and only FDA approved treatment beyond percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to significantly reduce muscle damage in heart attack patients. SSO2 Therapy delivers hyperbaric levels of oxygen directly to the ischemic […]
New Disposable RIP Belts from Braebon
BRAEBON announces new disposable RIP effort belts for use with MediByte, MediByte Jr, or with third-party home sleep apnea recorders and PSG systems. Available in two styles: pre-cut lengths or by the roll. * Model 5571-24 Pediatric RIP Effort Belt* 18″ x 1″ / 45 x 2.54 cm (L x W), length, […]
Crackling and Wheezing Can Be More Than Just a Sign of Sickness
Doctors know the sounds of lung problems, but it turns out they might be more than symptoms—crackling and wheezing could be the sounds of a disease progressing, a University of Michigan researcher has found. James Grotberg, professor of biomedical engineering at the College of Engineering and professor of surgery at […]
Philips Showcases New Opportunities for HMEs at Medtrade Spring
New DreamStation Go Heated Humidifier, DreamWisp mask and recent resupply integration offers efficient and effective care options for HMEs and their patients Royal Philips showcased its commitment to helping home medical equipment partners succeed by introducing new solutions and services at Medtrade Spring 2019. During the show, Philips featured its latest […]
Getinge Receives 510(k) for Servo-u and Servo-n Ventilator platform Software Upgrade
Getinge announced clearance (April 10, 2019) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for a new software version for the Servo-u® and Servo-n® mechanical ventilator platform. This software release includes the addition of Servo Compass® and High Flow therapy as well as additional advancements for ventilation therapy support. “This […]
SleepScore Labs Announces New Brand Ambassador Todd Clever, Rugby Player
SleepScore Labs announced Todd Clever, American Rugby player, as its new brand ambassador. Clever is renowned as the most capped player in United States Rugby history and is the former captain of the USA Eagles. As a professional athlete and former international rugby star, Clever implements dedication, commitment, and a strict […]
Leading Lung Cancer Organizations Join Forces to Launch “GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer”
Two of the most effective and influential nonprofit organizations serving the lung cancer community, the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) and Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced they are joining forces as the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. Together they become the “go-to” local and global force serving and advocating for […]
AirFit P30i, ResMed’s First Top-of-Head Nasal Pillows CPAP Mask
ResMed has introduced its second top-of-head-connected CPAP mask for treating sleep apnea, a new nasal pillows option, AirFit P30i. The mask’s “tube-up” connection, also featured on ResMed’s AirFit N30i nasal mask released in January, keeps tubing out of the wearer’s way so they can move and sleep in any position. […]
Filtered Diesel Exhaust May Worsen Allergy-Induced Lung Impairment More Than Unfiltered Exhaust
Air pollution from diesel engines may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more when tiny particles are filtered from the exhaust than when they are not, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. This surprising result may be due to the fact […]













