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Respironics, Royal Philips Sleep Devices Seen Having Greater Importance

Respironics, Royal Philips Electronics and ResMed could benefit from a government-funded study that concludes obesity increases the possibility of sleep apnea, a problem that sometimes causes death. A lengthy study of more than 6,400 people showed that nearly half of adults over 40 with disrupted breathing and sleep more likely to die than normal sleepers. The National Institutes of Health estimates more than 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. Respironics, Royal Philips and ResMed make continuous positive airway pressure equipment to keep breathing regular during sleep. (Click here for more)

“Sleep Apnea Rises With Obesity, Boosts Deaths In Middle-Aged” – Bloomberg (8/18/09)

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Respironics, Masimo Settle Suits Over Monitoring Device Technology

Respironics and Masimo have settled a lawsuit surrounding monitoring device technology, with each dropping claims against the other. Under the agreement, Masimo has agreed to a scheculed phase-out of its MRS oximetry technology, although the settlement said Masimo’s devices to measure blood constituents non-invasively do not use the technology in dispute. Respironics is a subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics. (Click here for more)

"Masimo Settles Suit With Philips" – Reuters (7/17/09)

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