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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market – Increasing prevalence of factures is expected to be the major driver for growth of the market, CPAP devices used in sleep apnea treatment.
Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market – Insights Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a therapy used to prevent the collapsing of airway. Components of a CPAP machine include a mask (acts as an interface and ensures the compressed air goes into the nose or mouth only), tube, and a ventilator (sends the mild air pressure to the mask through tubing). CPAP interface device is used in the treatment and management of various respiratory diseases such as obstructive sleep apnea. It is also used in neonates to inflate lungs. Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market: Drivers Increasing product development and launch is expected to boost growth of the global continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface devices market. For instance, in March 2019, Bleep, LLC introduced DreamPort Sleep Solution, a CPAP interface device that is used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The device is headgear free, lightweight, and easy to use. In April 2019, ResMed Inc. launched AirFit P30i, an interface device with a top of head type of nasal pillow used in CPAP machine for the treatment of sleep apnea. It has a soft pillow cushion and a spring fit frame for stability and is based on QuietAir technology, which reduces noise and disruption. Request For Sample Copy of Report: https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/insight/request-sample/2714 Moreover, increasing M&A activities is also expected to propel growth of the global continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface devices market. For instance, in October 2017, Mergenet Solutions, Inc., a medical technology company, completed the acquisition of Innomed Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of medical devices and Respcare, Inc., a manufacturer of respiratory products. The acquisitions involved CPAP masks and other interfaces. Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market: Regional Analysis On the basis of region, the global continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface devices market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. North America is expected to account for the largest market share in the global continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface devices market over the forecast period. This is attributed to increasing awareness about sleep apnea through events, conferences, and exhibitions organized by government and private organizations. For instance, in January 2019, National Sleep Foundation organized an event, Sleep Show, in Houston, Texas to raise awareness about problems caused due to sleep apnea and medical management of sleep apnea. Major players such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd., Respironics (Koninklijke Philips N.V.), and ResMed Inc. demonstrated their products in the exhibition. Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market: Restraints However, presence of local manufacturers in the market that offer CPAP interface devices at cheap prices is expected to hinder the market growth to some extent. For instance, China Zhengzhou Olive Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Ningbo Finer Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. and Sure Care Corporation are some local players in China that offer low cost CPAP interface devices. Get Flat USD 2000 OFF Buy-Now this research report: https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/promo/buynow/2714 Reasons to Purchase this Report: Current and future of global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market outlook in the developed and emerging markets The segment that is expected to dominate the market as well as the segment which holds highest CAGR in the forecast period. Regions/countries that are expected to witness the fastest growth rates during the forecast period. The latest developments, market shares, and strategies that are employed by the major market players. Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices: Competitive Landscape Major players operating in the global continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) interface devices market include, Teleflex Inc., Circadiance, Invacare Inc., Salter Labs, Medin Medical Innovations GmbH, ResMed Inc., Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Ltd., Respironics (Koninklijke Philips N.V.), BMC Medical Co Ltd, and GE Healthcare Global Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market Taxonomy: By Device Type Full Face Masks Nasal Pillow Nasal Masks Others By Application Sleep Apnea Asthma Chronic Lung Disease Others By End User Hospitals Home Care Settings Others By Region North America Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Africa Contact US: Coherent Market Insights1001 4th Ave, #3200 Seattle, WA 98154, U.S.Email: [email protected] States of America: +1-206-701-6702United Kingdom: +44-020-8133-4027Japan: +050-5539-1737India: +91-848-285-0837 The post Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Interface Devices Market – Increasing prevalence of factures is expected to be the major driver for growth of the market, CPAP devices used in sleep apnea treatment. appeared first on Gatorledger.
Learn moreThe Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Mental Health
Last month we learned about the significant link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes and obesity. However, the associations with OSA doesn’t end there – the relationship between OSA and mental illness is well established and can further complicate both the diagnosis and treatment of these two diseases. A quick recap of OSA Obstructive sleep apnea occurs due to a collapse of the upper airway during sleep, restricting breathing and reducing oxygen intake during recurrent episodes of apnea. Because the human body likes oxygen, it can become a little unhappy when it doesn’t get enough of it. OSA’s effect on mental health A chronically oxygen-deprived body due to OSA can, in fact, become so unhappy that a study conducted in the US and published in 2017 found that those with sleep apnea, when compared to those without, had a: 3.11x increased odds of depression 2.75x increased odds of suicide ideation 3.68x increased odds of anxiety 2.88x increased odds of severe psychological distress Unfortunately, the same study also found these patients with OSA reported a greater lack of mental healthcare and support. Multiple studies recognize the correlation between OSA and poor mood, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a higher prevalence of psychosis and schizophrenia. The presence of OSA in the schizophrenic population has been found to be as high as 48%. To further complicate the link between schizophrenia and OSA, smoking and alcohol consumption is thought to confer an increased risk of sleep apnea, and these two behaviors are also highly common in those with schizophrenia. More research is required on the association between OSA and bipolar disorder but existing studies note the prevalence of OSA in bipolar patients to be similar in schizophrenics. It’s all in the mind when explaining the causal relationship between OSA and depression. Decreased oxygen levels overnight (known as nocturnal hypoxia) during OSA causes chronic stress on the body which then increases its production of corticosteroids in response. Higher levels of corticosteroids, in turn, cause mood changes and impaired cognitive function as well as induced inflammation in the body, all of which contribute to the development of depression. Conversely, patients with depression exhibit lower levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter also linked to muscle tone of the upper airways. Decreased serotonin levels in the body increase the likelihood that the upper throat will collapse, causing sleep apnea. Diagnosis and management OSA and mental illness share many symptoms, making it difficult to discern the impact of one disease over the other. Both OSA and depression result in disturbed sleep, fatigue and lethargy, restlessness, and loss of concentration. Because of increased fatigue and poorer concentration, OSA and depression are also both associated with increased vehicle and workplace accidents. For the most effective treatment, it is important to address both the sleep apnea and concurrent mental disease. Many patients with depression will find an improvement in their depressive symptoms and quality of life with appropriate treatment of any co-existing OSA with a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) machine. Extra caution is advised in the case of OSA and concurrent schizophrenia or bipolar disorder as some studies have reported a deterioration of the psychosis during CPAP treatment. If you’ve ever experienced even a mild episode of depression you may understand how difficult it can be to motivate yourself to even get out of bed in the morning. Add to your daily requirements a few medications, the use of a CPAP every night, feeding yourself and washing the dishes after, and it can quickly become overwhelming. Adherence to medical treatment for those already dealing with mental illness is poorer than that in the general population, adding further difficulties and complications to management of those who suffer both psychiatric illness and OSA. Getting help Mental illness affects approximately 1 in 5 adults in the USA. Unfortunately, many cases of mental illness go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of understanding and awareness, and the stigma surrounding this condition. Though psychological and emotional disturbances can arise from a multitude of factors including, as it turns out, obstructive sleep apnea, it is important to seek help from a caring, qualified healthcare provider. As we’ve seen, addressing even what may feel like a minor symptom such as poor quality of sleep, can greatly help to enhance quality of life and positively contribute to managing concurrent mental illness. References Obstructive sleep apnea and comorbidities: a dangerous liaison.Sleep apnea, psychopathology, and mental health care.Obstructive sleep apnea in severe mental disorders.Depression, obstructive sleep apnea and psychosocial health.Mental illness.
Learn moreTrucking Executives Get Regulatory Updates
Scopelitis Transportation Law Conference Covers Range of Topics While the Biden administration has set an overarching outlook for changes to motor carrier regulations, the timing on when those changes may actually arrive is far from certain, trucking legal experts said during a recent industry conference. “If you look at the Unified Regulatory Agenda that the administration released in the spring — the official timeline for rulemaking — it’s highly aspirational,” said Richard Pianka, deputy general counsel for American Trucking Associations. “Very rarely does anything happen on the timeline that the Unified Agenda suggests.” Pianka spoke at an Aug. 26 session at the 2021 Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. Transportation Law Seminar in Indianapolis, a three-day legal conference attended by several hundred trucking executives. Pianka One issue on the agenda, Pianka noted, is an oral fluid drug testing rule that has been on federal trucking regulators’ agenda for some time, and was expected to be adopted by the Department of Transportation as recently as May, Pianka said. “We saw a pretty major development in 2019 when the Department of Health and Human Services updated the federal workplace drug testing program to include oral fluid drug testing,” Pianka said. Oral fluid testing detects only recent drug use, which could be frequently used for accident drug testing. But for oral fluid to be used in drug testing for truck drivers, DOT must first update its own regulation to allow for fluid testing, which could occur in the “not too distant future,” Pianka said. “Oral fluid drug testing is something we have been waiting on for a very long time, but has been moving at a very slow pace,” he added. Pianka also indicated that a final federal rule allowing hair drug testing as an alternative to urinalysis — first mandated by Congress in late 2015 — is now projected to be finalized early next year. He noted, however, that the proposed rule — released in September 2020 — is “highly problematic” and has been heavily criticized by motor carriers, he said. Under the proposal, medical review officers would not rely exclusively on hair testing, and would be directed to not immediately report a positive hair test result. “What they do is run an alternative specimen, which would right now be urinalysis, and report the results of the alternative specimen,” Pianka said. “What this creates is a false negative problem. This really would make hair testing in the trucking industry pretty much useless.” Pianka also said the administration has been unsuccessfully attempting to pass legislation that could require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to study the effects of recent regulatory tweaks that offer truck drivers more flexible hours-of-service options. Pianka also noted that FMCSA already has the authority to review the HOS rule. “The fact that it was in the House bill is an indication that there is a constituency for revisiting the hours-of-service rules,” he said. “It’s certainly a potential issue we’ll see on the horizon.” Jennifer Hall, ATA’s general counsel, said she anticipates a final rule soon on a Trump-era proposal to remove a regulatory requirement for drivers to report road violations to their employers. Hall “They thought it was redundant that drivers report their motor vehicle records,” Hall told a regulatory update session of the legal conference. “So you’ll be getting that information from your own queries.” Hall also said the National Transportation Safety Board has placed some priority on securing screening criteria for drivers to undergo sleep tests for obstructive sleep apnea. “We anticipate that this could be an issue that we will see coming forward for regulation,” Hall said. In addition, Pianka said a bipartisan Senate regulation would, if passed, direct federal regulators to issue within two years a rule that all new heavy trucks come equipped with automated emergency braking. “This has already been on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s agenda for some time,” Pianka said. “So we think this has a good chance of becoming law.” Pianka also said there’s a likelihood that the Biden administration would pursue raising the required minimum insurance for trucks. “This is an issue that’s been around for a long time, and it’s not going to go away,” he said.
Learn moreGetting kids on a regular sleep schedule after virtual year
Last year when COVID-19 first struck, students had to adjust to attending school online or on a hybrid schedule. While a virtual schedule might have allowed students to sleep in a little later, returning to school in person requires waking up earlier to get ready for the day. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine provides tips on how to help students make the adjustment this school year. “I think the biggest concern is that the virtual environment of last year led to some unstructured schedules since it did not need a full morning routine that requires waking up early, getting dressed, preparing lunches and transport to schools,” said Dr. Philip Alapat, assistant professor of sleep medicine at Baylor. “When we remove all those things, students are just able to get out of bed and jump onto the computer to begin school.” Along with the end of summer break, there is no denying that returning to a back-to-school sleep schedule this year could be challenging. Alapat offers tips on how to make the transition easier for both kids and parents. The first step is to know the recommended hours of sleep kids and teenagers need per age group: • Ages 3-5: 10-13 hours• Ages 6-13: 9-11 hours• Ages 14-17: 8-10 hours Alapat warns that sleep deprivation has been linked to poor performance, mood changes and even car accidents for those who drive. “What we have found is that children have some decrease in function when they are sleep deprived,” he said. “Not just being tired but also in academic function and their ability to learn and process information. When we are able to provide our children with the adequate amount of sleep, all these things tend to function better.” Set new habits before the school year begins If possible, Alapat recommends establishing a new bedtime and wakeup time at least a week before classes begin. This will help students adjust to the first few days of school when they need to wake up earlier. “The goal would be to start this type of process before school starts to establish a bedtime routine that will allow a reasonable amount of sleep and an earlier wakeup time,” he said. Shift the new wakeup time in 15-minute increments Since it can be challenging to set a new sleep schedule after the summer break, Alapat recommends slowly moving the wakeup time earlier by setting the wakeup alarm earlier by 15 minutes each day. “When you move the wakeup time earlier by 15 minutes each day, you allow your body to adjust more comfortably,” Alapat said. “You still want to ensure the adequate amount of sleep is reached, so if a child needs 9 hours of sleep, then you need to count back 9 hours so that the bedtime is at the appropriate time to allow for the proper amount of sleep.” Maintain a routine sleep schedule Although quarantine and summer break has thrown off normal sleep schedules for many, students should keep a fixed bedtime and wakeup time for school. Sleeping in during the weekend or going to bed late throughout the week can make it difficult to fall asleep or wake up earlier when necessary, Alapat said. “Keeping the same schedule every day is more reasonable,” Alapat said. “If you jump back and forth by waking up at 6:30 a.m. one day and then at 8:30 a.m. the next day, it can translate to more daytime sleepiness, which can lead to poor school performance.” Avoid naps and caffeine in the afternoon Late-afternoon naps and indulging in caffeinated beverages like soda and energy drinks in the evening can impair the sleep quality, especially when trying to go to bed at a reasonable time, Alapat said. “Avoiding unintended daytime sleep and late afternoon naps will also help facilitate your body being able to fall asleep at night,” he said. If you are still having trouble falling asleep at night, try to avoid lying in bed. Alapat recommends getting out of bed and doing something relaxing, preferably outside the bedroom until you feel sleepy enough to return to bed. Limit screen time It is tempting for kids to watch television or be on their phones before bedtime, but this can keep the mind active and make it more difficult to fall asleep. Alapat recommends that parents assist their kids to wind down without screen time for at least 30 minutes before bedtime in a cool, dark and quiet environment. Set an example Now that vaccines are more available for adults, many are making the transition to return to the office in person. Alapat adds that it is just as important for parents to work on keeping a regular sleep schedule to help promote healthy sleep habits. “Perhaps working together as a family will help the set an example for kids and make the transition a little easier,” he said.
Learn moreStudy evaluates physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk
Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal . It is the first study to simultaneously evaluate physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk. OSA is a condition where breathing stops and starts many times during sleep. It reduces oxygen levels in the blood and common symptoms include snoring, disrupted sleep and feeling excessively tired. Serious complications associated with poorly managed OSA include an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, and type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that around 1 billion adults aged 30-69 years are affected by mild to severe OSA globally. The study was led by Tianyi Huang, Assistant Professor and Associate Epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, USA. To examine whether being less physically active and more sedentary increases OSA risk, Professor Huang and colleagues analyzed health data from more than 138,000 US men and women who did not have clinically diagnosed OSA at the beginning of the study. By the end of the study follow-up period of 10-18 years, 8,733 participants were reported to have OSA diagnoses. The researchers accounted for other factors that can impact OSA risk within their analyses, including participants’ age, body-mass index (BMI), and whether they smoked or drank alcohol. When the researchers compared people who did activities equivalent to two hours per week of walking at an average pace with people whose activity level was equivalent to three hours of running per week, they found that the participants with the higher activity level had a 54% lower risk of developing OSA. People who spent more than four hours per day sitting watching TV had a 78% higher OSA risk than the least sedentary people, while people who did sedentary work had a 49% increased risk of OSA compared with the least sedentary people. However, the data suggests that for people who have to spend long hours sitting every day, such as people with office jobs, increasing physical activity in their leisure time can lower OSA risk. Similarly, those who are not able to do much physical activity due to physical constraints could also lower their OSA risk by reducing sedentary hours, by standing or doing other gentle activities more frequently. Professor Huang explained: “We saw a clear relationship between levels of physical activity, sedentary behavior and OSA risk. People who followed the current World Health Organization physical activity guidelines of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, and who spent less than four hours per day sitting watching TV, had substantially lower OSA risk. Importantly, we saw that any additional increase in physical activity, and/or a reduction in sedentary hours, could have benefits that reduce the risk of developing OSA. “The difference in OSA risk between sedentary work and time spent sitting watching TV could be explained by other behaviours that are related to those activities. For example, snacking and drinking sugary drinks is more likely to go along with watching TV compared with being sedentary at work or elsewhere, such as sitting during travelling. This could lead to additional weight gain, which we know to be a risk factor OSA.” Professor Anita Simonds, who was not involved in the research, is President of the European Respiratory Society and Consultant in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at Royal Brompton Hospital, UK. “OSA is a common and pervasive disorder that can have a serious impact on the quality of people’s lives. Although OSA can be managed with modern treatments, only a minority of studies focus on prevention. Health professionals should prioritize prevention and support people who are at-risk of developing OSA to be more active before it is too late. This study adds to the evidence on the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle on preventing lung disease, and it is encouraging that even a small increase in physical activity or reduction in sedentary hours could reap potential benefits. It is therefore an important message to get across to our patients and their families in primary care and respiratory clinics.” Professor Anita Simonds The researchers say the study relied on self-reported health data, which is potentially less reliable, noting that future research could make use of wearable health monitoring technologies to improve the accuracy of the data. Source:European Lung Foundation Journal reference:Liu, Y., et al. (2021) Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in three prospective US cohorts. European Respiratory Journal. doi.org/10.1183/13993003.00606-2021.
Learn moreBleep, LLC signs Distribution agreement with Mercury Medical expanding its acute care commercial capability in the U.S.
Pressure ulcers not only drive high cost for Acute Care centers, but also drive patient dissatisfaction. Traditional CPAP masks and pressure ulcers are commonly related to headgear/straps on PAP mask being too loose or too tight. Mask and nasal pillow pressure and friction is the top cause. “The average 300-bed acute facility with a 2.4% incidence rate spends $14 million a year on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) spends $22 billion a year on pressure ulcers as a secondary diagnosis, according to a recent report by healthcare finance news.” DreamPort® by Bleep is the only clinically proven not to leak PAP solution that has no headgear/straps, and the only fully made in USA product, addressing the main concerns of Acute Care centers and de-risking supply. Bleep is excited to announce expansion of its’ acute care focus in the US market by entering into a nationwide distribution agreement with Mercury Medical. Mercury is a leading US healthcare specialty organization known for providing cutting-edge technology in the acute care respiratory market segment – a philosophy that is fully in line with Bleep. The Bleep sleep solution uses hypoallergenic, BPA, latex, and corn free medical grade adhesive strips to hold the DreamPorts in place on the nose for optimized comfort. Over 70% of CPAP complaints are related to bulky headgear and uncomfortable straps – the DreamPort Sleep Solution fits the exact shape of the nose, eliminating headgear, skin tears, leaks, and discomfort. DreamPorts are easy to apply and won’t leave marks on the face at the end of the night. This Sleep Solution won’t constrict movement allowing patients to sleep comfortably on their side, back or in the prone position. DreamPort also decreases claustrophobia. John Gargaro MD, President and CEO at Mercury Medical, states: “Mercury Medical believes that Bleep is a long overdue superior solution designed to improve sleep apnea patient comfort by eliminating common problems of mask leaks and skin breakdown. As a company, Mercury Medical has a rich experience in introducing innovative, clinically differentiated medical devices to market. We are extremely pleased to partner with Bleep in this endeavor to advance practices in the sleep apnea realm.” “Mercury Medical is an outstanding partner to both Acute Care centers and to the VA, focused on providing innovative solutions to drive health outcomes, compliance and improved cost. Bleep looks forward to providing Mercury Medical with DreamPort®, the only No Leak sleep solution on the market, driving value for patients, providers and Acute Care Centers,” states Bleep, LLC CEO, Rebecca Holland New. About Bleep Sleep (bleepsleep.com) Bleep Sleep Solutions, based in Chapel Hill, NC is a sleep solution company focused on improving sleep and sleep related health outcomes. The DreamPort® is a one-size-fits-all, single SKU CPAP solution with zero headgear. It has been clinically proven not to leak, eliminates mask lines and facial irritation. It is compatible with all CPAP machines and covered by all major insurance plans. DreamPort is FDA cleared, and manufactured entirely in the United States. DreamPort provides respiratory support for patients who need continuous positive air pressure solution, such as sleep apnea. About Mercury Medical Mercury Medical is dedicated to delivering clinically differentiated critical care technology that saves lives throughout the world. For over 55 years clinicians have relied on Mercury Medical as their resource for bringing a legacy of innovative products to critical care areas of neonatal, anesthesia, respiratory and emergency markets in more than 58 countries. Mercury Medical’s high-quality standards include ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications.For more information visit www.mercurymed.com
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