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Apnea patients will use CPAP, with digital and human hand-holding

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Nancy Crotti

CPAP machines — with their masks, straps and relentless airflow — take some getting used to. New patients often abandon them, but one medtech company used software, apps and human coaches to keep them on board. http://www.mddionline.com/article/philips-respironics-proves-digital-health-really-works-06-28-16    

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A tumultuous journey to the OR for a spinal fusion device

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Nancy Crotti

Neither scandal nor bankruptcy could kill this medical device http://www.mddionline.com/article/can-spinal-fusion-technology-rise-ashes-01-25-16

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