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Flex-Tek expands medical range
Flex-Tek is capitalising on its expertise in flexible hosing and heat solutions to help improve the standard therapy for sleep apnoea, a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. A common but little-known disorder, sleep apnoea stems from closure of the airway which interrupts regular breathing during sleep, often leaving the person gasping for air. In severe cases it can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression. As part of its expansion into niche medical markets, Flex-Tek has improved the long-established therapy of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) by developing a light-weight, advanced temperature-controlled breathing circuit. Already introduced into North America and Europe, this is one of a growing range of Flex-Tek's medical-related products, including specialised heating systems for blood diagnostic devices and CT image enhancement.
