SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2014)—Respiratory therapists (RTs) represent the best resource to help improve the health outcomes, quality of life and reduce the costs associated with the treatment and management of patients who are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

UXBRIDGE, Mass. (April 15, 2014)—Better Rest Solutions, creator of the SoClean 2 CPAP Cleaning and Sanitizing Machine, announced that it will donate $5 to the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) for every SoClean 2 sold from April 15 to May 15 in recognition of Sleep Apnea Awareness Day. Sleep Apnea Awareness Day takes place annually on April 18, marking a significant day in the history of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

DALLAS (April 07, 2014)—As first reported in the April 7, 2014 issue of Medtrade Monday, echoing the predictions of many experts, a Texas-based market research firm is forecasting 8.2 percent annual growth in U.S. demand for HME. RnR Market Research predicts a $12.6 billion dollar industry by 2018, with the single digit growth up to and beyond that timeframe.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (April 4, 2014)—SCA, a global hygiene and forest products company and maker of TENA personal care products, announced Svein Ryan was appointed to the position of vice president, marketing and business development, for SCA’s Personal Care business in North America. SCA is global leader in incontinence care.

AUSTIN, Texas (March 3, 2014)—Inova Labs Inc., a manufacturer of innovative oxygen therapy solutions, announced the availability of a new portable oxygen concentrator—the LifeChoice Activox Sport Model. Weighing only 3.9 pounds and featuring up to 5.5 hours of internal battery runtime, Activox Sport offers oxygen users a powerful, lightweight and hands-free portable oxygen solution.