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New Sleep Medicine Clinic Opens in Allen, Texas

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Zzz Sleep Medicine Specialists has opened a new Sleep Medicine Clinic  at 935 W Exchange Pkwy, Building B Ste 130, Allen, TX 75013, aiming to provide  state-to-art medical care and medical education for sleep related medical issues. It will give patients in DFW area an easy access to sleep specialty care.

Sleep Medicine is a relatively new yet fast growing medical sub-specialty as it is getting more and more acknowledged that sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life.

Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. .

The clinic’s  strategic location allows for easy access for those residing in DFW area. The clinic will offer the full spectrum of sleep care. ..It will be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Meet Dr. Tom Kuang, MD, PhD, Board Certified at Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine
Dr. Kuang is board certified at Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine with near 30 year’s clinical and medical research experience. Intern and residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital. He is fluent in English, Chinese.

Philips Issues DreamStation CPAP Recall

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On June 14th, Philips (Respironics) issued a recall notification for specific Philips bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices. The recall is in response to potential health risks related to the sound abatement foam component in these devices, which helps the machine run quietly. The majority of the affected devices are in the first-generation DreamStation product family, but Philips reports that the recently launched DreamStation 2 is not affected by the issue.

Although the reported complaint rate has been low at 0.03% in 2020, testing done by Philips indicate that there are possible risks to users related to the type of polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used in these devices.

NOTE: Philips indicates that this foam degradation may be exacerbated by use of unapproved cleaning methods, such as ozone.  High heat and high humidity environments also may contribute to foam degradation.

Philips has advised patients using affected BPAP and CPAP devices to discontinue use.

Philips plans to address all affected devices as quickly as possible. Philips is creating a registration process that will allow patients to look up their device serial number and begin a claim if the unit is affected. Within the next week or so, patients will be able to look up their device serial number and begin a claim if the unit is affected at the following website.

https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/e/sleep/communications/src-update#section_2

Patients can call Philips at 877-907-7508 for additional support.