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  • 6 Tips to Control Oxygen Service Costs

    Halfway into 2009 the reimbursement cuts have certainly taken a toll on profit margins. When it comes to cutting operational costs, many providers look first at service, but to stay competitive in today's market, extra services are a must. How can providers continue to offer top service to patients and referrals while still remaining profitable?

  • Study: Sleep May Be Factor in Weight Control

    Sleep could be critical to maintaining a healthy body weight, according to new research presented at the recent American Thoracic Society International Conference. The study showed that body mass index (BMI) is consistently linked to length and quality of sleep.

  • Researcher Uses GPS to Find Asthma Causes

    David Van Sickle, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health and Society scholar in the department of population health sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, wants to attach a GPS device to inhalers.

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New Products

SleepStyle 200 Auto Series

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  • •Delivers titration and long-term treatment by detecting and responding to flow limitations, apneas and hypopneas.
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