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Sleep apnea textiles balance comfort and technology
May 1st, 2024
Comfort and ease of use are the cornerstones of today’s sleep apnea face masks. ResMed’s AirTouch full face mask is designed to provide a more flexible and gentle seal than traditional silicone-cushioned masks. Image: ResMed Approximately 39 million U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and nearly 936 million adults around the world are estimated […]
Sustainable medical textiles
March 1st, 2023
The detail photograph of Stryker’s Prevalon Heel Protector II illustrates some of the challenges faced by medical device companies in dealing with different materials and components for cleaning, reusing or recycling. Photo: Marie O’Mahon IT’S A SOBERING statement: “The U.S. health care system is responsible for an estimated 10%of national greenhouse gas emissions, which cause […]