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What Bugs You? 7 Facts You May Not Know About Microorganisms in Endoscopy

For those of us outside these specialties, it’s still worth knowing a bit about these sometimes ubiquitous bugs that are relevant to endoscopy and other healthcare settings. Test your knowledge below, based on content curated by Olympus infection prevention specialists, available at Overview of Relevant Microorganisms in Endoscopy (olympus.com). This A-to-Z list is complete with sourced links and additional reads!

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Medical Affairs: Ready to See (and Hear) the Patient

As President (Americas Region) and Board Director of the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS), John B. Pracyk, MD, PhD, MBA, Chief Medical Safety Officer, Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs, at Olympus, provides context for how medical affairs creates and delivers value among healthcare stakeholders including physicians, providers (hospitals and health systems), payers, policymakers, and ultimately patients.

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The Olympus Grants Program: Ready for Impact

Two notable medical education grants within the last year include a $1 million+ monetary and product donation to the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) simulation center. In addition, Olympus made a first-of-its kind donation in Latin America to Asociación Mexicana de Endoscopia Gastrointestina (AMEG), a non-profit GI medical society in Mexico—to support a hands-on endoscopic training laboratory.

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Infection Prevention Week 2022 - Preparing to Make an Impact

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is October 16-22, 2022. For over 35 years, IIPW has been dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of infection prevention, observing each year with a unique theme. This year’s IIPW theme is “The Future in Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention” recognizing the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC’s) 50th anniversary with a look back at a half century’s progress in the fight against infection, and what may come for future generations.

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Colonoscopy Prep: Don’t Believe The Hype

I knew that a colonoscopy remained the best option for colorectal cancer screening given its thoroughness and the opportunity to remove any polyps that may have developed. I also knew that provided I would get the all-clear from my physician following the procedure, I wouldn’t need to think about another colonoscopy for a decade. But with the good comes the potentially uncomfortable. ~Ed Sieger

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Olympus Executives Talk About Going Global, Shifting Focus

Within the last 100 years, Olympus’ core success was founded on its technology and innovation, according to COO Nacho Abia. To those outside of the organization, Olympus’ pervasive branding as “the camera company” still sticks, despite the divestiture of that business in 2020. The company continues to pivot, and with recent news of impressive earnings in FY22, a listen back to a January 2022 MassDevice podcast in which Nacho was interviewed, along with Gabriela Kaynor, Division Head of Therapeutics Solutions, proves insightful to some of these shifts.

Olympus team at previous Tour De Tush Event

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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, 2023, 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.

Olympus employees at MassEcon Awards 2022.

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Olympus Westborough Wins Silver MassEcon Impact Award

As a prominent new business operation focused on innovation, social impact, and diversity and inclusion practices, Olympus’ Westborough location was honored as the Silver winner in the Central Region for the 18th Annual 2021 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards on April 7, 2022. Each year, MassEcon recognizes employers who make significant investments in their employees and facilities in Massachusetts.

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Olympus Wears Purple with Pride in Support of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

On April 30, 2022, Olympus and many others had the opportunity to wear purple proudly in an effort to increase pancreatic cancer awareness at the PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia 2022 Event. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was a sponsor of the event and hosted a table to show support and highlight medical equipment intended to help diagnose and manage pancreatic cancer.

Professionals collaborating on a project

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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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Best Birthday Gift Ever: A Clean Bill of Health

“I didn’t care what it took. I called the [doctor’s] office on my 45th birthday and said, ‘I’d like to schedule my colonoscopy, I’m 45 today!’ I was looking forward to it.” - John Barnum

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