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Top 100 Health Trends in 2017

From AI Oncology Clinics to Natural Respiratory Lozenges

— January 27, 2018 — Lifestyle
From AI oncology clinics to natural respiratory lozenges, the top 2017 health trends range from high-tech to low-tech solutions.

On the futuristic end of the spectrum, the top 2017 health trends reveal the rapid advancement of AI and VR technology. For instance, Florida's Jupiter Medical Center is set to become the first in the world to use IBM's Watson supercomputer as an aid for doctors working in oncology. Equally impressive, surgeons such as Leonard Kranzler at the University of Chicago are now using a VR training tool called ImmersiveTouch to practice different procedures.

Of course, not all of the latest health breakthroughs are so high-tech. On the opposite end of the spectrum, many consumers are looking for all-natural options such as the dōTERRA Breathe Respiratory Drops, to treat simple medical concerns such as the common cold.
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Activity
Freshness
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Secure Practitioner Data Apps
Secure Practitioner Data Apps
The 'SeriousMD' App Manages Patient Data for Doctors
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99
Medical Mobile Savings Accounts
Medical Mobile Savings Accounts
The M-Tiba Mobile Money System Lets You Save Funds for Health Care
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98
Voice-Search Health Platforms
Voice-Search Health Platforms
Ada is a Personalized Platform Backed by Trained Professionals
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97
VR Stroke Diagnosis Systems
VR Stroke Diagnosis Systems
Qualcomm's 'Think F.A.S.T.' Trains Doctors on Stroke Symptoms
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96
Oxygen-Measuring Sensor Systems
Oxygen-Measuring Sensor Systems
The Fiber Optic Sensor Could Lead to Bespoke Ventilation Solutions
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95
Hospital-Based Dice Games
Hospital-Based Dice Games
Dice Hospital Allows Players to Manage a Hospital
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94
Predictive Oncological Analysis
Predictive Oncological Analysis
Oncora Medical Plies Big Data to Improve Radiation Oncology
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93
AR Neurosurgery Practices
AR Neurosurgery Practices
The Glow AR Tool is Enabling a More Efficient Vascular Neurosurgery
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92
Medical App-Building Services
Medical App-Building Services
The Doctella Service Helps Healthcare Providers Build MobileApps
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91
VR Surgical Training Systems
VR Surgical Training Systems
Side Effects Asia Pacific Simulates Stressful Medical Environments
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90
Rehabilitative Stroke Systems
Rehabilitative Stroke Systems
Intento's Electrical Stimulation Device Improves Arm Functionality
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89
Preoperative Image Rendering Tools
Preoperative Image Rendering Tools
Stanford Medicine's VR Tool Offers a 3D Model of Medical Scans
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88
Smart Blood Pressure Monitors
Smart Blood Pressure Monitors
A&D Medical's 'ULTRACONNECT' Device is Sleek and App-Connected
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87
Heat-Sensitive Cancer Detectors
Heat-Sensitive Cancer Detectors
The sKan is a Melanoma Detection Device Developed by Students
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86
AI-Fueled Medical Startups
AI-Fueled Medical Startups
The 'Qrativ' Startup Uses Smart Technology to Find Disease Treatments
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85
Blood-Saving Surgery Equipment
Blood-Saving Surgery Equipment
The 'bloop' is an Affordable Medical Device for Increasing Safety
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84
Empathetic VR Training Tools
Empathetic VR Training Tools
Embodied Labs Helps Users Understand Life from Patients' Perspective
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83
AI Oncology Clinics
AI Oncology Clinics
Florida's Jupiter Medical Center will Use IBM's Watson Supercomputer
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82
Streamlined Insurance Apps
Streamlined Insurance Apps
The Alan App Helps Health and Life Insurance Clients Make Speedy Claims
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81
Haptic Surgical VR Models
Haptic Surgical VR Models
ImmersiveTouch Provides Doctors with Haptic Feedback
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80
Automatic Emergency Contact Apps
Automatic Emergency Contact Apps
The Iris App Tells Friends and Family When You're in the Hospital
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79
All-Encompassing Health Data Platforms
All-Encompassing Health Data Platforms
Human API Can Analyze Clinical Date in Real Time
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78
Smart First Aid Kits
Smart First Aid Kits
Mobilize Rescue Systems' First Aid Kit Uses Algorithms for Triage
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77
Hearing Aid-Connected Concerts
Hearing Aid-Connected Concerts
Oticon's Latest Initiative is an Immersive Music Event With Styx
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76
Natural Respiratory Lozenges
Natural Respiratory Lozenges
These Essential Oil Drops Soothe Airways and Support Clear Breathing
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75
Fast-Acting Allergy Diagnosis Machines
Fast-Acting Allergy Diagnosis Machines
The Abionic Was Recently Approved by the FDA
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74
Inexpensive Disease Testing Machines
Inexpensive Disease Testing Machines
This Zika Detecting Machine Works With Just a Drop of Blood
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73
Intelligent Infection Diagnostics
Intelligent Infection Diagnostics
Day Zero Diagnostics is Modernizing the Treatment of Infection
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72
Airport Plastic Surgery Clinics
Airport Plastic Surgery Clinics
The Plastic Surgery Clinic Will Open at the Incheon Airport
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71
Healthcare Smart Speakers
Healthcare Smart Speakers
The Dragon Medical AI Assistant From Nuance Uses a Smart Speaker System
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70
Child-Centric Developmental Trackers
Child-Centric Developmental Trackers
Cognoa Helps Parents Understand a Child's Developmental Delay
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69
Lung-Monitoring Vests
Lung-Monitoring Vests
The 'Sensivest' Remotely Monitors Patients' Lungs Using Radar
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68
Connected Medical Condition Bracelets
Connected Medical Condition Bracelets
The 'WRIXO' Medical ID Wristband Holds Pertinent Health Info
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67
VR Stroke Rehabilitation Systems
VR Stroke Rehabilitation Systems
MindMaze Offers Customized VR Exercises to Treat Stroke Patients
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66
App-Connected Health Monitors
App-Connected Health Monitors
The 'Welbi' Measures Heart and Breathing Rates from a Distance
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65
Medical Delivery Drones
Medical Delivery Drones
Matternet's Delivery Drones Will Aid Hospitals in Switzerland
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64
Sleep Companion Dolls
Sleep Companion Dolls
Lulla Doll Mimics Breathing and Heartbeat Sounds to Soothe Young Ones
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63
Organically Shaped Glucometers
Organically Shaped Glucometers
The 'Arkray' Glucometer Modernly Updates the Healthcare Device
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62
Cancer-Detecting Surgical Pens
Cancer-Detecting Surgical Pens
The 'MasSpec Pen' Detects Cancerous Tissues Through Touch
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61
Ergonomic Birth Stools
Ergonomic Birth Stools
The Delivery Stool by Amor Nath Shaw Enables Proper Alignment
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60
Non-Invasive Skincare Monitors
Non-Invasive Skincare Monitors
The 'Barrier Light' Keeps an Eye on Skin Moisture and Strength
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59
Patient Education VR Programs
Patient Education VR Programs
Sharecare Reality Lab Offers a Deeper Understanding of a Diagnosis
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58
Portable Allergen Detectors
Portable Allergen Detectors
Harvard Medical School's 'iEat' Knows If Your Meal Contains Peanuts
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57
App-Controlled Smart Bandages
App-Controlled Smart Bandages
These Bandages Release Medication On a Predetermined Schedule
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56
Patient-Centric Clothing Lines
Patient-Centric Clothing Lines
Inga Wellbeing Makes Fashionable Alternatives to Hospital Gowns
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55
Autonomous Health Care Vehicles
Autonomous Health Care Vehicles
This Self-Driving Concept Car is a Health Clinic on Wheels
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54
Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
Seniors-Shuttling Autonomous Cars
This Rural Driverless Shuttle Bus Trial Transports the Elderly
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53
All-in-One Oral Care Devices
All-in-One Oral Care Devices
The ToothShower is Providing an Enhanced Oral Care Routine
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52
Hefty Sleep-Inducing Blankets
Hefty Sleep-Inducing Blankets
The Gravity Blanket is Weighted to Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety
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51
Minimalist Scrub Styles
Minimalist Scrub Styles
Fabled Recently Launched a Collection of Fashionable Doctor Scrubs
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50
Eyewear-Printing Systems
Eyewear-Printing Systems
'Yuniku' Introduces a System for Creating Customized Eyewear Frames
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49
Infant Medication Spoons
Infant Medication Spoons
The 'MEDevice' Medicine Spoon Infuses Treatment into Food
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48
Touchscreen First Aid Kits
Touchscreen First Aid Kits
The RubrixAID Automated First Aid Kit Provides Instructions for Care
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47
Smartphone Stethoscope Cases
Smartphone Stethoscope Cases
The 'Steth IO' Case Works in the Same Way as Medical Stethoscopes
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46
Ergonomic Vehicle Seat Pillows
Ergonomic Vehicle Seat Pillows
These Carseat Support Pillows Reduce Stress During Lengthy Drives
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45
Ache-Alleviating Devices
Ache-Alleviating Devices
The Volosano micSTICK Mobile Microcurrent Therapy Devices Offer Relief
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44
Digital Detox Spa Holidays
Digital Detox Spa Holidays
The Kamalaya Resort Offers Time Away From Daily Commitments
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43
Insomnia-Fighting Goggles
Insomnia-Fighting Goggles
The Sana Sleep Goggles Help Users Fall Asleep Within 10 Minutes
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42
Attachable Medication Trackers
Attachable Medication Trackers
The MedPeanut Is Part of the SensePeanut Line at CES 2017
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41
Intuitive Smart Condom Rings
Intuitive Smart Condom Rings
This Condom Takes a Variety of Measurements During Intercourse
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40
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Batteryless Electric Toothbrushes
Goodwell + Co.'s 'Be.' Features No Plug-Ins or Batteries
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39
Minimalistic Indoor Air Purifiers
Minimalistic Indoor Air Purifiers
The Braun Air Solution Cleans the Air without Drawing Attention
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38
Custom Vitamin Kits
Custom Vitamin Kits
'Vitamin Packs' Connects Consumers to Personalized Supplement Plans
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37
Decorative Wheelchair Decals
Decorative Wheelchair Decals
Izzy Wheels Offers Fashionable Spoke Guards for Wheelchairs
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36
Ergonomic Contour Mouses
Ergonomic Contour Mouses
The Delux Wireless Vertical Mouse Reduces the Instance of Wrist Pain
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35
Millennial-Targeted Multivitamins
Millennial-Targeted Multivitamins
Rainbow Light's 'Vibrance' are Custom Vitamins for Health
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34
Window-Mounted Standing Desks
Window-Mounted Standing Desks
The Deskview is Portable and Takes Only Seconds to Set Up
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33
Menstrual Cramp-Relieving Wearables
Menstrual Cramp-Relieving Wearables
The Aika Black-T is the World's First Smart Menstrual Wearable
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32
Effect-Focused Cannabis Brands
Effect-Focused Cannabis Brands
Canndescent Offers Premium Cannabis for Specialized Purposes
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31
Medical Marijuana Carrying Kits
Medical Marijuana Carrying Kits
'The Happy Kit' Offers a Discreet Way to Carry Cannabis
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30
Bespoke Body Shields
Bespoke Body Shields
This High-Tech Shield Protects Its Owner's Ribcage Post-Surgery
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29
Natural Lighting Robots
Natural Lighting Robots
'Caia' is a Smart Bot That Fills Homes with Natural Sunlight
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28
Youthful Pharmacy Designs
Youthful Pharmacy Designs
This Spanish Pharmacy Boasts an Inviting Design
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27
Pop-Up Napping Stations
Pop-Up Napping Stations
The Nap Station Was an Interactive Marketing Tactic by the Brand eve
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26
Mobility-Improving Clothing Concepts
Mobility-Improving Clothing Concepts
Yves Béhar's 'Aura Power' Clothing Relieves Muscle Strain
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25
In-Store Meditation Spaces
In-Store Meditation Spaces
Lululemon Opened an Area for 'Mindfulosophy' Within Its NYC Store
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24
Kid-Friendly Pollution Masks
Kid-Friendly Pollution Masks
'Woobi' is an Anti-Pollution Mask Encourages Kids to Put It Together
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23
Stress Relief Wearables
Stress Relief Wearables
The Sensate is a Vibrating Chest-Mounted Stress Reliever
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22
AR Dentistry Mirrors
AR Dentistry Mirrors
This AR Cosmetic Dentistry Aid Helps Patients Try on Different Smiles
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21
Ocular Fatigue Massage Masks
Ocular Fatigue Massage Masks
The Vortix Eye Massager Alleviates Tension and Strain
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20
Discreet Baby Monitors
Discreet Baby Monitors
This Device Warns Parents If Their Baby Experiences an Irregular Heart Beat
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19
Electrolyte-Infusing Water Bottles
Electrolyte-Infusing Water Bottles
The KOR Plus Water Bottle Turns Any Water into Superwater
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18
Protective Anti-Pollution Infant Cushions
Protective Anti-Pollution Infant Cushions
Brizi Ensures That Infants Breathe in Clean Air
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17
Emotional First Aid Kits
Emotional First Aid Kits
Designer Rui Sun Has Created a First Aid Kit for Mental Health Awareness
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16
Adjustable Bathroom Toilet Stools
Adjustable Bathroom Toilet Stools
The 'Turbo FUSION' Toilet Stool Improves Posture
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15
Personal Neck Posture Wearables
Personal Neck Posture Wearables
The ALEX+ is a Gadget That Improves Posture in Three Weeks
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14
Sterile Toothbrush Holders
Sterile Toothbrush Holders
'Purreta' is Able to Hold and Clean Toothbrushes in the Bathroom
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13
Respiratory Performance Masks
Respiratory Performance Masks
The 'TrainingMask 3.0' Breathing Trainer Improves Lung Performance
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12
Premium Titanium Asthma Inhalers
Premium Titanium Asthma Inhalers
The 'LUFT' Inhalers for Asthma Sport a Stylish Aesthetic
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11
Texturized Braille Phone Designs
Texturized Braille Phone Designs
The 'Textura' Phone Turns Information into Tactile Bumps
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10
Anti-Radiation Phone Docks
Anti-Radiation Phone Docks
The 'WaveBrak' Smartphone Radiation Barrier Won't Restrict Connections
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9
Innovative Asthma Aids
Innovative Asthma Aids
These Smart Inhalers Gives the User Better Insight About His Environment
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8
Hi-Tech Spectacles
Hi-Tech Spectacles
This Digital Vision Care Concept Offers Infinitely Adjustable Smart Glasses
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7
Convertible Patient Beds
Convertible Patient Beds
The 'LOHAS' Hospital Beds Transform into a Wheelchair
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6
Holistic Body Health Wearables
Holistic Body Health Wearables
The Opter 'Pose' Tracks Posture, UV Exposure, Activity and More
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5
Pain-Eliminating Head Hammocks
Pain-Eliminating Head Hammocks
The 'Neck Hammock' Provides Professional Pain Relief from Home
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4
Mobility-Enhancing Scooters
Mobility-Enhancing Scooters
The PriestmanGoode Scooter Reduces Mobility Issues in the Elderly
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3
Hygienic Mouthpiece Toothbrushes
Hygienic Mouthpiece Toothbrushes
The Unico Smartbrush Cleans Your Teeth in Three Seconds Flat
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2
Discreet Sleep Apnea Masks
Discreet Sleep Apnea Masks
The LOATM Bi-Flex CPAP Masks Boast a Streamlined Aesthetic
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1
Adhesive Anti-Slip Foot Pads
Adhesive Anti-Slip Foot Pads
The Nakefit Allows People to Go Barefoot Without Being Uncomfortable
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