• Philips will be announcing the expansion of its SmartSleep suite of solutions during CES 2019. Through its innovative SmartSleep solutions, Philips is aiming to make good sleep accessible for everyone by using nearly 40 years of deep clinical expertise in sleep technology. • Introduced for the first time at […]
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Cook Medical Completes Acquisition of Former Cigarette Manufacturing Facility
Cook Medical announced that it has completed an agreement with Whitaker Park Development Authority Inc. to acquire a long-standing facility at Winston-Salem’s Whitaker Park. The agreement was completed on December 27, 2018. Cook will begin converting a portion of the R.J. Reynolds building in Whitaker Park into a world-class medical […]
8 Respiratory Equipment Evaluation Tips You Might Be Overlooking
By Ed Coombs, MA, RRT, NPS, ACCS, FAARC Thinking about purchasing a new piece of respiratory equipment? Here are eight things respiratory managers and members of the value analysis committee should ask about when making an equipment purchase. 1. What is the total cost of ownership? Unit price alone does not […]
FDA Approves Teva’s ProAir Digihaler, First and Only Digital Inhaler
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced that the FDA has approved ProAir® Digihaler™ (albuterol sulfate 117 mcg) inhalation powder, the first and only digital inhaler with built-in sensors which connects to a companion mobile application and provides inhaler use information to people with asthma and COPD. ProAir® Digihaler™ is indicated for the treatment […]
Inogen to Launch Inogen Connect, App Based Platform
–Inogen, Inc. has announced the commercial launch of Inogen Connect. The Company has launched Inogen Connect, a new wireless connectivity platform for the Inogen One G4, through its direct-to-consumer channel. The Company still expects to launch Inogen Connect in the domestic business-to-business channel for the Inogen One G4 in the first […]
Jazz Receives New PDUFA Goal Date for Solriamfetol for EDS Associated with Narcolepsy or OSA
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period for its new drug application (NDA) for solriamfetol as a treatment to improve wakefulness and reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The updated Prescription Drug User […]
Brightree Acquires Mobile Delivery Provider Apacheta to Streamline HME Delivery
Brightree has acquired privately held mobile delivery and cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider Apacheta Corporation, further expanding the SaaS portfolio of Brightree’s owner, ResMed. Apacheta offers mobile applications that empower companies to automate and streamline business processes in route sales, field marketing, pick-up and delivery, transportation and field services. The terms […]
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Expands Community Asthma Prevention Program
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), announced a new Community Asthma Prevention Program Plus (CAPP+) Home Repairs Program, developed to address the impact of unhealthy housing on pediatric asthma outcomes in West Philadelphia neighborhoods. CAPP+ is the pilot initiative of Healthier Together, […]
High Negative Pressure Limits Dispersion of Airborne Contaminants in Hospitals
Maintaining a high negative pressure in airborne infection isolation rooms of hospitals (over -10 Pa) and in renovation sites (over -5 Pa) effectively limits the dispersion of airborne contaminants, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Inhaled airborne particles at work can cause adverse health effects, and […]
Employees Ranked Teleflex Best Place to Work
Teleflex Incorporated was named the winner of MedReps.com’s 8th Annual Best Places to Work 2019 survey for the Large Category Best Medical Device Companies and came in second in the Overall Category, covering Best Medical Device Companies, Best Pharma Companies and Best Biotech Companies. Positive culture, strong products and innovation, […]













