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Apnex Medical released preliminary data from a clinical study that showed significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who were treated with the company’s Apnex HGNS System. The Apnex HGNS System treats OSA by activating an upper airway muscle during sleep, which opens the airway, allowing patients to … |
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The Alice PDx Portable Sleep System, manufactured by Royal Philips Electronics, is a winner in the 2010 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition, in the category of general hospital devices and therapeutic products. The Alice PDx is a diagnostic recording device with advanced features intended for obstructive sleep… |
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Eye masks and earplugs could help hospital patients get a better night’s sleep. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care investigated their effect on sleep quality in a simulated intensive care environment. Xiaoying Jiang from Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China, worked with a… |
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Shifting work schedules can wreak havoc on a person’s ability to get enough sleep, resulting in poor performance on the job. Researchers funded by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) have developed software that uses mathematical models to help astronauts and ground support personnel better adjust t… |
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ExpressMD Solutions, a provider of remote patient monitoring systems and services for patients with chronic illnesses, has developed an interface between its Electronic House Call (EHC) in-home remote patient monitoring solution and DeVilbiss Healthcare’s IntelliPAP AutoAdjust CPAP device. The introduction of this inter… |
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GE Healthcare introduced MARS® Virtual Sleep Lab (VSL), the first device to provide a streamlined view of quantitative cardiac and sleep apnea analysis from any GE-monitored inpatient bed, helping enhance speed of diagnosis. MARS VSL is being featured at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 59th Annual Scientific Session… |
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ResMed Corp has released their new S9 Series of flow generators, calling the launch a radical evolution in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and a dramatic departure from predecessor products. According to information from the ResMed Corp, the S9 Series combines treatment technology with novel controls in a s… |
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Booths # 23-25 at the Annual Dialysis Conference — NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, announced the latest interim results from its ongoing FREEDOM study, which show the significant improvement of overall sleep quality and marked improvement in Restless Legs Syn… |
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ResMed Corp, San Diego, introduces the new Swift FX nasal pillows system, the latest in the company’s line of nasal interfaces for use in the treatment of sleep apnea. The Swift FX is designed to maintain a strong seal while enabling freedom of movement and various sleeping positions. “Mask comfort is essential to CPAP co… |
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Murrysville, Pa., USA – Royal Philips Electronics today introduced the next generation Philips Respironics Sleep Therapy System at Medtrade 2009, the leading conference and expo for the home medical equipment industry. The arrival of the new product line brings significant advancements in therapy for millions of sleep a… |
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