Patient’s CPAP Mistake Linked to Deadly Infection
A 66-year-old patient with OSA died, prompting a CDC alert.
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Fisher & Paykel Reports Record First-Half Revenue with Strong Demand for New CPAP Masks
Sales of CPAP masks and accessories grew 14%, driven by the introduction of three new mask models in major markets over the past 10 months.
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ResMed Launches Fabric Nasal CPAP Mask
The nasal mask, featuring a fabric-wrapped frame in a tube-up design, will be available in the US in late October.
Computational Approach Yields Better-Fitting PAP Masks, Study Finds
Researchers used computational modeling to design custom-fit PAP masks that were validated against commercially available ones.
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Investigational Lower-Pressure CPAP as Effective as Traditional CPAP, Study Finds
The study showed that lowering pressure during inhalation, which can make breathing feel more natural, does not affect the therapy’s effectiveness and was reported to be more comfortable.
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ResMed Outlines 2030 Strategy to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
ResMed sets its sights on long-term growth with a newly unveiled 2030 vision.
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Sleep Physician Invents SomnoSeal to Alleviate Dry Mouth, Leaks for CPAP Users
SomnoSeal, developed by Kimberly Hutchison, MD, FAASM, is a nasal breathing trainer designed to help sleep apnea patients reduce dry mouth and mouth leaks during CPAP therapy
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Positive Airway Pressure Interfaces Comparison Guide
This guide compares CPAP masks on parameters including warranty, available sizes, intentional leak, pressure range, and headgear.
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REMSleep Patent Application Allowed by the USPTO
REMSleep is preparing for the issuance of a new patent for its nasal ventilation system, while it finalizes plans to launch the Deltawave CPAP pillows interface later this year.
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Resvent CPAPs Available in the United States
Resvent CPAP devices, including the iBreeze 20A and iBreeze 30STA, are available in the US under an FDA Emergency Use Authorization.
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React Health to Launch ‘Ultra-Compact’ Full Face Mask
React Health is set to introduce a full face CPAP mask as part of its expanding Rio II series.
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REMSleep Sets Goal to Capture 10% of CPAP Mask Market
The company aims to achieve this milestone within 24 months, following the recent FDA approval of its nasal pillow mask.
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Owens & Minor to Acquire DME Provider in $1.36 Billion Deal
The Orlando-based company specializes in sleep apnea treatment, ventilators, oxygen, and other home medical equipment, expanding Owens & Minor’s reach in the home healthcare market.
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Philips Revises Use Instructions for BiPAPs Due to Risk of Therapy Loss
Philips Respironics updated the use instructions for BiPAP V30, A30, and A40 ventilators due to potential therapy interruptions and serious health risks.
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PAP Cuts Hospitalizations by Nearly a Third in COMISA Patients
ResMed studies presented at SLEEP 2024 also revealed a 17% prevalence of insomnia among adults and a higher rate of depression in women with OSA.
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Better PAP Therapy Adherence Linked to Improved Relationships
Consistent use of PAP therapy by individuals with sleep apnea leads to higher relationship satisfaction and reduced conflict with their partners, research finds.
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Sleep Apnea Research at ATS 2024 Shows PAP’s Impact on Health Outcomes
Research presented at ATS 2024 highlights the clinical benefits of PAP therapy in treating sleep-disordered breathing.
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Philips Agrees to Pay $1 Billion to Patients Who Say They Were Injured by Breathing Machines
The proposed settlement will effectively end more than 700 lawsuits filed after the 2021 recall of millions of the company’s widely used sleep apnea devices and ventilators.
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