Study showed use of home non-invasive ventilation in conjunction with home oxygen therapy delayed hospital readmissions for patients with advanced disease Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and home oxygen therapy (HOT) can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with […]
Product/Vendor Updates
Dymedix Completes Phase One Building a Global Distributor Network
Dymedix® Diagnostics, Inc., manufacturer of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based sleep diagnostics sensors, announced it had completed the first phase of building a global distribution network. To date, this network now consists of a mix of domestic and rest of world (ROW) authorized dealers specializing in polysomnography accessories. The company plans to expand […]
Philips will Acquire Vest Maker RespirTech
Royal Philips today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Respiratory Technologies, Inc. (RespirTech), a US-based provider of an innovative airway clearance solution for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis. The expansion of Philips’ leading respiratory care portfolio with […]
New Study: Philips Trilogy Reveals Payers and Hospitals Can Save Millions in Readmission Costs, Hospitalization Rates for COPD Patients
Multifaceted approach to treatment offers significant financial benefits while improving quality of patient care Royal Philips announced results(1) from a recent study showing significant decreases in both hospital and payer costs and hospitalization rates for severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(2) patients. The study entitled, “Cost Savings from Reduced Hospitalizations […]
Philips Doubles Down on Sleep Down Under with Pharmacy HST Acquisition
Philips today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Australian Pharmacy Sleep Services (APSS), a pioneer in pharmacy sleep testing. Headquartered in Sydney, APSS will complement Philips’ sleep and respiratory care offering, and will help to accelerate the business’ home sleep testing offering through the pharmacy channel in […]
Dräger Congratulates Zoo Atlanta – and its Giant Panda Twins – on 100 Days
With less than 2,000 giant pandas living in the wild, and 422 in captivity, the birth of panda cubs are rare, celebrated events across the world. Earlier this year, Zoo Atlanta welcomed two female giant panda cubs, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, named at their 100-day celebration on Monday, Dec. […]









