The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Monday, March 16, 2026
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 19.8 million deaths per year.1 In the U.S. alone, it claims one life every 34 seconds.2 Despite improved opportunities for prevention, early diagnosis, and effective treatment, its prevalence continues to rise across the globe. Addressing this widespread […]
Nonin Medical announced that its Board of Directors has appointed medical device industry leader Todd Austin as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Austin is a seasoned medical technology executive recognized for driving strategic growth in respiratory diagnostics and medical technology companies. He brings extensive global leadership experience across strategic […]
Medtronic plc announced its intention to pursue a separation of the company’s combined Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses (“NewCo”), which are part of the company’s Medical Surgical Portfolio. “We are executing on our portfolio management strategy, taking action to create value for Medtronic and our shareholders. This separation will […]
COVID-19 Respiratory Products
By Rachel Clevenger, RRT, ECG, CTP The increasing overlap of specialties in the healthcare industry should be of no surprise to anyone, as aggravated medical diseases fail to exist inside a vacuum. Cardiac and pulmonary systems are prominent examples of this bitter truth and many singular health issues that begin […]
As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) rise, more patients end up in the ER with breathing problems, according to the largest U.S. study of air pollution and respiratory emergency room visits of patients of all ages. The study was published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal […]
Finally, a solution for clinicians needing a more comfortable and versatile way to secure nasal prongs on their most demanding patients from Respiralogics. Baby Head Band and Circuit Bumpers are intended to secure the nasal interface during oxygen therapy, nCPAP or NIV therapy. The Baby Head Band is made of […]
First-of-its-kind innovation facility to provide free sleep and respiratory care training for the region’s healthcare professionals Royal Philips announced the opening of Southeast Asia’s first Sleep and Respiratory Education Center at its regional headquarters, the Philips APAC Center in Singapore. A recent study revealed that one in three Singaporeans suffers […]
