Respiratory

Research Round-Up

White Paper Takes Deeper Dive on Role of Single-use Bronchoscopes

In “Evaluating Reusable Versus Single-use Bronchoscopes: A perspective on their unique roles in ICUs, ORs and bronchoscopy suites during COVID-19 and beyond,” Dr. Murgu notes that these single-use devices have been used primarily by anesthesiologists in the ICU or perioperative setting. But COVID-19 may have moved the needle. According to Dr. Murgu, various professional pulmonary societies responded to COVID-19 transmission and reprocessing fears by suggesting a more prominent role in the use of SUFBs, especially in patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

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Raising Awareness & Lowering Barriers to Lung Cancer Screenings

Education of both patients and primary care physicians remain key issues in raising lung cancer screening rates along with lowering barriers for patients such as simplifying the shared-decision making process, according to some doctors.

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Lung Cancer Screenings: Raising Rates and Awareness

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men and women, and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Yet, studies show an alarmingly low rate of participation among those who are eligible for lung cancer screenings.

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Expanding Insurance Coverage for the Spiration® Valve System

Since the launch of the Spiration® Valve System, insurance companies have been expanding their coverage policies to include endobronchial valves for eligible patients suffering from severe emphysema. Read more about what insurance companies are now offering coverage.

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The Path to a Patent

How do a few sketches in a lab notebook turn into a patented, FDA-designated breakthrough medical device? A team of Olympus Redmond employees prepared and presented to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) about how the Spiration® Valve System became a commercial product.

Investor Information Olympus Responds to COVID-19