The sports medicine market comprises a number of product segments, many of which span several different orthopedics specialties.This space is expected to experience strong growth going forward as companies develop innovative ways, including some lower-cost approaches, to treat the joint and soft-tissue injuries commonly suffered by athletes and other sports enthusiasts.

Philips Respironics launches mobile app for sleep apnea patients. GOP senators criticize Obama administration’s electronic health records program. More digital health news.

GE Healthcare buys U-Systems for breast ultrasound device. Bausch & Lomb snaps up Technolas Perfect Vision. Orthofix settles Blackstone kickbacks case. More news briefs.