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Mar 21, 2023, 10:47 ET Olympus Webinar Highlights Differences in Single-Use and Reusable Bronchoscope Performance

Olympus today announced it is hosting a webinar led by interventional pulmonologist George Cheng, MD, PhD, from UC San Diego Health, who will review...

Mar 02, 2023, 10:10 ET Making the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer a Family Affair

Olympus, one of the global leaders in endoscopy, offers a reminder of how important it is to know one's family health history in the fight against...

Feb 02, 2023, 15:32 ET Olympus Awarded Vizient Contract for Smoke Evacuation Portfolio

Olympus today announced it has been awarded a contract for its smoke evacuation products by Vizient Inc. The new, nationwide agreement provides...

Jan 25, 2023, 13:45 ET Olympus Wins 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award

The Olympus POWERSEAL™ 5mm Curved Jaw Sealer/Divider, Double-Action won the 2022 GOOD DESIGN® Award within the Medical Category. Olympus is a global...

Jan 23, 2023, 16:05 ET Olympus Technologies Featured in Several Experience Papers on Energy Advancements

Olympus announced today the availability of several Experience Papers focused on the benefits of advancements in electrosurgical devices. Important...

Jan 12, 2023, 11:10 ET Martin Luther King Jr. Day Shines Spotlight on Continuing Need to Address Health Inequities and Improved Access

As Americans observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it should serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing health equity in access and research....

Nov 21, 2022, 10:10 ET Lung Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Importance of Preventive Screenings

Advancements in staging and personalized treatments have helped improve lung cancer survival rates, but low screening rates and health inequities...

Nov 14, 2022, 10:15 ET Olympus Announces Support for CMS Rule Change to Eliminate Cost Sharing for Preventive Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, today applauded the...

Nov 03, 2022, 13:13 ET Medicare Issues Final Rule that Increases Payment Rates for iTind Procedure Performed in Outpatient Settings

Olympus Corporation, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling, announced that the ...

Oct 18, 2022, 13:36 ET International Infection Prevention Week Serves to Highlight New Reprocessing Standards and Available Resources for Infection Preventionists

Olympus Corp. of the Americas reminds infection prevention professionals of the importance of elevating the standard of patient care and safety...

Oct 04, 2022, 11:13 ET Olympus Retains PRIA Healthcare to Help Patients Access Emerging Medical Technologies

Olympus, a global leader in designing and delivering innovative medical technology solutions, announced today a new patient access program called...

Sep 15, 2022, 11:15 ET Olympus Grant to CHEST Supports Medical Education for Bronchoscopy

The Olympus Corporation of the Americas Grants Committee recently approved a grant to The American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) for monetary...

Sep 14, 2022, 11:05 ET Olympus Launches New Gynecology Contained Extraction System for Manual Tissue Morcellation

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today the market...

Aug 01, 2022, 10:07 ET Advancements in detection, diagnosis helping increase lung cancer survival rates

World Lung Cancer Day serves as a reminder of the importance of lung cancer screenings among high-risk patients, while also offering an opportunity...

Jul 28, 2022, 10:17 ET Olympus Applauds the Addition of Healthy Sleep to the American Heart Association Checklist, Reminding Sufferers of the Link Between Sleep Problems and Enlarged Prostate

Olympus announced today that it supports the American Heart Association (AHA) update to its checklist to measure cardiovascular health. Now called...

Jul 25, 2022, 10:05 ET New Olympus OEV321UH Monitor Brings Value, Expansion of 4K Offering and a Range of Compatibility Options for Endoscopy and Surgical Suites

Olympus announced today the availability of a new monitor option, the OEV321UH video display monitor, a 32-inch Ultra High Definition 4K monitor that ...

Jul 20, 2022, 10:35 ET Olympus Scores High Marks in Disability:IN's 2022 Disability Equality Index

Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a leading medical technology company, scored 90 out of 100 in its inaugural inclusion on Disability:IN's 2022...

Jun 23, 2022, 10:10 ET First BPH Treatment Procedures Performed in Canada with Minimally Invasive iTind Device

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative medical technology solutions, announced today the first commercial...

May 31, 2022, 10:10 ET Olympus Awarded Bronchoscopy Solutions Agreement with Premier, Inc.

Olympus today announced it has been awarded a group purchasing agreement in the Single-Use Visualization Devices category for its single-use...

May 24, 2022, 11:04 ET Olympus Supports CMS Coverage Decision for Lung Cancer Screening

Olympus, a global leader in designing and delivering innovative medical technology solutions, announced its support for the Centers for Medicare &...

May 19, 2022, 10:10 ET Olympus Announces Exclusive U.S. Co-Marketing Agreement with Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today a strategic ...

May 13, 2022, 14:41 ET iTind Procedure Wins Gold and Silver Medtech Awards

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today that its...

Apr 18, 2022, 10:10 ET Coding for Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Treatments Are Now Available

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, today announced its support ...

Apr 13, 2022, 10:05 ET Olympus Announces Release of Redesigned Guide Sheath Kit

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced the release of...

Apr 04, 2022, 10:00 ET Olympus Announces Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement with EndoClot Plus, Inc.

Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, announced today a strategic ...