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Jan
22
2010

New advanced bi-level system provides effective treatment of complicated sleep apnea patients

Royal Philips Electronics has released the BiPAP autoSV Advanced, its latest device for treating complicated sleep-disordered breathing patients.

The system is designed to effectively manage challenging sleep apnea cases.


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Oct
13
2009

‘Intelligent’ sleep apnea therapy system from Philips unveiled at trade show with promise of user benefit and home healthcare provider solutions

Royal Philips Electronics today showcased the next generation Philips Respironics Sleep Therapy System at Medtrade 2009, a conference and expo for the home medical equipment industry.

The arrival of the new product line brings advances in sleep apnea therapy, the manufacturer says, that will benefit millions of sleep apnea sufferers, as well as bring new solutions to healthcare providers trying to meet today’s healthcare challenges.


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Interesting Apnea Statistics
~~ Apnea in United States ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the U.S. population
was 306,340,710. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 21,443,850 apneics in the U.S.

~~ Apnea around the world ~~

As of May 2, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (-0500) (ET), the world population
was 6,777,286,604. Sleep researchers estimate approximately seven percent
of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Using that
estimate, there are potentially 474,410,062 apneics in the world.