The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to use CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, when their use is telemonitored and they receive individualized, automated messages that reinforce therapy adherence, according to a randomized, controlled trial published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Effect […]
Smiths Medical today announced a distribution partnership with Sommetrics, a company that develops products and services to treat airway problems that arise during medical procedures and during sleep. As part of the partnership, Smiths Medical will distribute Sommetrics’ new and innovative aerFree™ Airway Management System (AMS), the first FDA-cleared external negative pressure […]
People with severe emphysema may breathe better after a minimally invasive procedure that places valves in the airways leading to diseased portions of their lungs, according to a randomized, controlled trial published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “A Multicenter RCT […]
New this year for AARC Congress 2017 (Oct. 4–7) is Rally to Congress, a charity motorcycle rally sponsored by Draeger, Inc. Motorcyclists will ride from their hometowns to Indianapolis, IN, the AARC Congress 2017 host site. All funds raised through the campaign will benefit the American Respiratory Care Foundation (501c3), […]
SleepRate, the developer of a comprehensive sleep improvement app, today announces the launch of the ‘Global Sleep Fix’ event, which will run between 5th September and 3rd October. The aim of the event is to help people worldwide improve their sleep for a healthier, less stressful and more productive life. […]
The withdrawal of the Proposed Rulemaking on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) does transportation industry a huge disservice Executives from SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs (FMPs) for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs, sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Chao’s office outlining their […]
Salter Labs announced yesterday the acquisitions of IntuBrite®, Parker Medical, and InnoMed Technologies. “With these acquisitions, Salter offers a wide range of innovative, clinically-preferred airway management products that deliver improved outcomes and delight clinicians. They continue Salter’s tradition of products designed at the bedside to improve patient safety and comfort,” […]
Disclosure: RTSleepWorld has affiliate agreements with some of the companies that appear on our website and we may earn commissions from those partnerships. Just a few years ago, buying a new mattress meant going to a store, slipping off your shoes and lying on several varieties. Today, though, buying a […]
Research from Philips and the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences reveals unsustainable emergency department (ED) use in seven developed nations Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today announced the results of an international research study conducted with the George Washington University (GW) School of […]
An automated algorithm to analyze nocturnal blood oxygen levels of children at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase the diagnosis of this unhealthy condition, particularly in areas of the world that lack the resources to do overnight sleep studies, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American […]
