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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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Product/Vendor Updates

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 […]

CPAP/Interfaces

ResMed AirTouch CPAP Mask Hits the Market

ResMed’s AirTouch™ F20 full face mask with UltraSoft™ memory foam keeps patients on CPAP therapy comfortable throughout the night ResMed has announced its AirTouch F20 full face mask with UltraSoft memory foam mask cushion, a breakthrough in the treatment of sleep apnea. The cushion adapts to the contours of each patient’s […]