The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, September 26, 2026
VORTRAN Medical has been granted FDA 510K and CE certification approval for the new and improved automatic resuscitator called the GO2VENT (Gas Operated Ventilator). The latest addition to their product line offers an option for ventilation of patients during an MRI or CT scan. The GO2VENT has been tested per […]
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 […]
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 […]
Suite of innovative, connected devices enable early and accurate lung diagnoses ndd Medical Technologies, Inc., the leader in lung function testing, today announced the company will showcase the latest versions of its best-in-class spirometer and portable, all-in-one DLCO devices at the annual American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference May 19-24 in Washington, D.C. […]
In sleep-deprived mice, caffeine and other drugs to promote wakefulness ease pain better than analgesics New research from Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shows that chronic sleep loss increases pain sensitivity. It suggests that chronic pain sufferers can get relief by getting more sleep, or, […]
Monitored Therapeutics, Inc. (MTI), an emerging best-in-class remote patient management company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its GoSpiro® Home Spirometer. This is the first spirometer that was specifically developed as a home-use wireless connected spirometer that works with a wide range of smartphones, tablets or PCs. Michael Taylor, Chief […]
In support of World Asthma Day, May 2, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, urges more availability to effective medications and health care for persons with asthma. It is estimated that between 300 and 400 million people worldwide suffer […]
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 […]
Sleek product design and engaging smartphone app revolutionizes CPAP experience for the world’s 100 million sleep apnea sufferers ResMed today unveiled its AirMini™, the world’s smallest CPAP machine – a game-changer for people with sleep apnea. Achieving new heights in patient-centered innovation, AirMini packs ResMed’s clinically proven CPAP technology along […]
Advanced CPAP offers same clinically-proven therapy as Philips’ award-winning DreamStation at half the size for reliable, uninterrupted therapy while on-the-go Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the launch of DreamStation Go, its newest and smallest positive airway pressure (PAP) device designed to simplify travel […]
