Product/Vendor Updates

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Study Compares Performance of Masimo Acoustic Respiration Rate (RRa®) and Nellcor Plethysmographic Respiration Rate in Volunteers

Masimo announced today that researchers at the Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Department of Anesthesiology, in Japan have published a study investigating the measurement of respiration rate in volunteers. Masimo acoustic respiration rate (Masimo), using the Masimo Radical-7® Pulse CO-Oximeter®, was studied alongside Nellcor plethysmographic respiration rate (Nellcor), using the Nellcor […]

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Study Finds MedCline™ Significantly Improves Symptoms in Patients with Laryngopharyngeal or “Silent” Reflux

A new study in the American Journal of Otolaryngology finds that a medical device is helpful in significantly improving symptoms in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR).  Researchers at The Cleveland Clinic studied the non-invasive medical device, called MedCline™, and found that it significantly improved self-reported symptoms of nocturnal reflux, as […]

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Philips-Sponsored Clinical Study Demonstrates Significant Breakthrough for COPD Treatment

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]