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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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What is One Day Compared to Your Whole Life?

“When I think about my first colonoscopy and fast forward through the prep, the procedure itself was very seamless. For anyone worried about the procedure, as the patient, you are under anesthesia the whole time – you don’t feel anything, and then you wake up in the recovery room like you just took a nap.” ~ Meggan Werkheiser

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Get Behind Early Screenings

“The prep and the procedure were done in less than 24 hours. It’s a small price to pay timing-wise for what could be a lifetime of advantages,” was just one of the many inspiring takeaways from an interview with Krista Ortwein, Olympus’ Senior Manager of Community Affairs.

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If You’re An Elder Millennial…It Might Be Time to Book Your Colonoscopy

At the time of my colonoscopy, the recommended age was still 50. I was only 37. I remember waking up in the recovery room and the first words my gastroenterologist said to me. “I’m really glad you did this,” she said.

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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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Simulation Is About to Get Much More Real

COVID-19-related restrictions on in-class learning have limited access to procedure spaces and created a demand for alternatives such as virtual clinical education. Remote participants such as students, fellows, and mentors need a remote access tool that provides in-room and clinical context video and audio communications—a tool that is much more robust than the typical video teleconference platform. 

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ORBEYE Helps Surgical Teams Protect Against COVID-19

A recent case report published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery details how the use of the ORBEYE 4K 3D exoscope allows surgeons to perform otologic surgery with sterile draping and proper PPE without compromising surgical visualization or patient outcomes.

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Jim's iTind™ Experience

Jim has been receiving treatment for enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, for almost 10 years. For most of that time, he was taking prescription medication, but when the drugs began to lose their effect, Jim and his urologist began discussing other options for treatment.

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“Don’t suffer silently.”

Dr. Jed Kaminetsky urged men to take advantage of the BPH treatment options available, including minimally invasive procedures.

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A New Spin on the Tour de Tush: National, Virtual, and Goal Attainable

The annual event is in its second virtual year, and Maggie has renewed her 200-mile “Weekend Warrior” goal for the month, which she plans to tackle on both her Trek® road bike and her Peloton® stationary bike. Maggie started racking up her miles on May 1, 2022, the first day of the month-long event.

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True or False? Six Endometrial Cancer Questions Answered

In the U.S., endometrial cancer—cancer in the lining of the uterus--is the most common gynecologic cancer, based on American Cancer Society data. While there is no standard screening test for uterine cancer, we know enough to list some important facts to help women determine if a symptom is concerning enough to get checked out. Try your hand at these true-or-false statements to learn more.

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Olympus Sponsors MedTech Color 2022 Pitch Competition

On March 8, 2022, Olympus Corporation of the Americas had the honor of sponsoring a hybrid event featuring live pitches from the top 10 finalists of competing med-tech organizations all with the same goal: to get their early-stage medical technology innovation funded. The MedTech Color 2022 Pitch Competition, an inspired event via MedTech Color, served as a catalyst for early-stage med-tech companies founded or led by persons of color to present their medical innovations for awards ranging from $100K - $250K in non-dilutive funding and in-kind services. 

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Spotlight on Talent: Scott Pfeifer

The development of single-use bronchoscopes and navigational tools and instruments requires top software talent, and Scott says his team is amazing to work with.

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Calling All Nurses: Opportunities Await in Westborough

The healthcare industry’s unsung heroes pay a high price, but there are opportunities available and companies anxious for everything nurses bring to the table. Just ask Deanna Gokhman, Olympus’ Senior Training Manager for Urology.

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