The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
A UK study of patients participating in low-dose CT lung cancer screening highlights the importance of spirometry in the assessment of possible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and demonstrates that over-reliance on radiological changes alone may result in detection of clinically insignificant disease. The new study is published online in the Annals of […]
At the direction of the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), the Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC) has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking solutions to combat the novel Coronavirus (2019-NCoV) pandemic with a focus on the following areas: 1) Diagnostics/Monitoring, 2) Surveillance, […]
A message from Kyle Miko, CRT/CSE, Founder VirtuOx/DocViaWeb As our nation continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we at VirtuOx understand our duty as leaders to provide solutions that can help save lives and minimize the spread of the virus. With the recent passage of the 1135 Waiver […]
Once-daily treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with an inhaler combining fluticasone furoate (FF), umeclidinium (UMEC) and vilanterol (VI) reduced all-cause mortality by 42 percent, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Reduction in All-Cause Mortality […]
Getinge has since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic seen an increased global demand for ventilators, extracorporeal life support (ECLS) equipment and advanced monitoring for Intensive Care Units. To meet the global demand, Getinge will temporarily increase its production of ventilators by 60% in 2020 compared to 2019 at its […]
Attention BRPT Exam Candidates – Starting Tuesday, March 17, Pearson VUE has suspended test delivery at all U.S. and Canada-based Pearson VUE-owned test centers for 30 days until April 16. Anyone scheduled during this time has been canceled and has received notice from Pearson VUE directly as of this morning. […]
Key findings: Virginia, Connecticut and Colorado are most prepared for public health disasters. Wyoming, Arkansas and West Virginia are least prepared for public health disasters. Natural disasters have increased 165% in the United States over the last 40 years. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine estimate pandemics could […]
Electromed, Inc. has announced the launch of its SmartVest Connect® App for iOS and Android, a personalized high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy management portal for patients with compromised pulmonary function. The SmartVest Connect app securely connects to the SmartVest® SQL® through Bluetooth™ technology. This interface allows patients and healthcare teams to […]
Next-Generation PSG Device Prioritizes Versatility with In-Lab and At-Home Functionality Sleep device leader Nox Medical, the testing and diagnostics branch of Nox Health, has officially launched its innovative polysomnographic system, the Nox A1, in the U.S. and Canada. The Nox A1 is a powerful, ambulatory PSG device that combines thoughtful […]
Masimo announced a partnership with Imprivata®, the digital identity company for healthcare, to integrate Imprivata Medical Device Access – streamlined, secure authentication to medical devices for clinical users – into Masimo’s Hospital Automation solutions, featuring the Root® Patient Monitoring and Connectivity Platform and Iris Gateway®. With the addition of Imprivata Medical Device […]
