‘Morning People’ Show Better CPAP Adherence
A Yale study suggests a person's biological clock may affect how they adhere to CPAP therapy, a finding that could have implications for improving CPAP adherence.
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ResMed Q2 2023 Revenue Reflects Sleep and Respiratory Device Demand
The company changed its production and delivery of flow generator devices to meet demand from customers.
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Philips to Cut 4,000 Positions to Streamline Work and Reduce Expenses
Philips has initiated productivity actions, including simplifying the organization to streamline the way of working and reduce expenses.
FDA: Philips Respironics Recall Classified as Level I
The new classification comes after the FDA announced a Philips Respironics recall of certain BiPAP and CPAP masks due to a serious safety concern related to magnetic headgear clips that may cause harm to people who have implanted medical devices.
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Philips Warns of Lower-Than-Forecast Sales for Q3 2022 Due to Supply Chain Challenges
Philips’ performance in the third quarter was impacted by continued supply chain challenges that were more significant than anticipated.
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CPAP Use Linked with Lower Hospital Readmission Rates in People with Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea
Researchers share findings on the big difference in hospital readmissions for people with cardiovascular disease—as linked to their CPAP use.
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How Sleep Apnea Treatment Is Out of Order (Editor’s Message)
Treatment for OSA typically starts downstream with the throat, instead of upstream in the nose, the first site of breathing difficulty.
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CPAP Considerations for Seniors
People ages 65 and older face unique sleep apnea therapy challenges. Experts discuss common CPAP issues among seniors, as well as suggest strategies to promote adherence.
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BRPT to Create Advanced Sleep Titration Certificate. But First, It Needs Volunteers.
Based on surveys and feedback that the BRPT has received from its credential holders, the board agrees there is an important need for a specialty exam for advanced sleep titration.
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CPAP Mask Liners Comparison Guide
This guide compares CPAP mask liners on specifications including materials, fitting, cost, cleaning, estimated useful life, and others.
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Two New Studies Find No Evidence of Increased Cancer Risk for Philips CPAP Users Vs Users of Non-Recalled Devices
Sleep apnea patients have been harboring concerns that use of the now-recalled Philips devices could have raised their lifetime risk of cancer.
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SleepRes Shares V-Com CPAP Comfort Accessory SLEEP 2022 Survey Results
At SLEEP 2022, more than 300 attendees tried out V̇-Com by SleepRes, a CPAP comfort accessory that softens peak inspiratory flow.
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Philips Publishes New Test Results for Recalled CPAP Devices
Testing was performed on new devices (pristine foam), devices with lab-aged foam, and used devices. Philips shares test results to date.
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Consolidated Medtrade 2023 to Take Place in Dallas
Medtrade, a medical equipment trade event, will take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas.
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SleepGlad Launches Physician Referral Network
SleepGlad has launched a physician referral network that allows sleep centers, physicians, and HME providers to collaborate.
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SleepRes Introduces V-Com, a Comfort Accessory to Soften CPAP Peak Inspiratory Flow
At SLEEP 2022, SleepRes LLC introduced the V-Com, a CPAP accessory that the company describes as “training wheels for CPAP.”
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Philips Provides Update on Medical Device Reports Linked to Recall
Philips’ public statements in April 2021, as well as the recall announcement in June, led to an increase in filed medical device reports.
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Philips Recall: 124 Suspected Deaths Tied to CPAP Machines
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has received more than 100 reports of deaths associated with the recalled CPAP machines.
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