Pulmonology

New Book Reveals Secrets for Doctors Looking to Grow Their Practice

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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PALM DESERT, Calif., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new book 7 Ways to Become a Famous Doctor written by Roland Perez, the Executive Producer of PBS's longest-running national series, The American Health Journal, is now available on Amazon in both Kindle and physical formats. The book is a culmination of Roland's over 30 years of television broadcasting experience, having conducted over 7500 interviews with physicians.

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  • The book is a culmination of Roland's over 30 years of television broadcasting experience, having conducted over 7500 interviews with physicians.
  • "The number of times I heard 'you should write a book' finally stuck and set out to create a comprehensive yet easy-to-read how-to guidebook for physicians looking to expand their practice."
  • The book comprises seven main chapters: television, radio, print, digital, publishing, public relations, and events.
  • It is written for most practicing doctors like cosmetic surgeons, cosmetic dermatologists, cosmetic dentists, implant dentists, orthopedics, cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, pediatricians, lung cancer, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and more.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Gary L. Berg as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Pulmonology

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Gary L. Berg is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Pulmonology.

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  • BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Gary L. Berg is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Pulmonology.
  • He completed an internship and residency at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).
  • According to Dr. Berg, pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
  • The doctor has been married to Mrs. Carolyn Berg for 30 years and they have one daughter, Elizabeth.

ReCode Therapeutics Appoints John G. Matthews, MBBS, MRCP, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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ReCode Therapeutics , a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using superior delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, announced today the appointment of John G. Matthews, MBBS, MRCP, Ph.D., as senior vice president of clinical development.

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  • ReCode Therapeutics , a clinical-stage genetic medicines company using superior delivery to power the next wave of mRNA and gene correction therapeutics, announced today the appointment of John G. Matthews, MBBS, MRCP, Ph.D., as senior vice president of clinical development.
  • Dr. Matthews will oversee clinical development planning and strategy.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Matthews to build and lead our clinical team,” said Shehnaaz Suliman, M.D., MBA, M.Phil., chief executive officer, ReCode Therapeutics.
  • He spent the previous ten years at Genentech, a subsidiary of Roche, in leadership roles including senior group medical director.

Evolution Research Group, LLC Further Expands Early Phase Capabilities at Clinical Pharmacology of Miami (CPMI) with Increased Medical Team Expertise

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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The expansion of the medical team has enabled CPMI to offer additional capabilities such as CSF sampling, which is currently in high demand.

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  • The expansion of the medical team has enabled CPMI to offer additional capabilities such as CSF sampling, which is currently in high demand.
  • Dr. Prezioso then accepted a role as Medical Director and Principal Investigator with a phase 1 unit in the northeast before relocating to Florida.
  • "I am thrilled to have joined the team at CPMI and am amazed by the growth they have experienced under the ownership of ERG.
  • Dr. Fernandez received his medical degree at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, where he also did his residency training.

CHOC earns national recognition for excellence in respiratory care

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Orange County ( CHOC ) was recently honored with two national accolades for excellence in respiratory care.

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  • ORANGE, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Orange County ( CHOC ) was recently honored with two national accolades for excellence in respiratory care.
  • It is the only children's hospital on the West Coast—and just one of five in the nation—to receive the 2023 – 2024 American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Apex Recognition Award.
  • "I am very proud of our respiratory care team for their unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safe, quality care.
  • Respiratory care departments must demonstrate their commitment to excellence in professional development, evidence-based care, patient safety, and quality improvement.

BELLUS Health Reports Year 2022 Financial Results and Business Highlights

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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The CALM Phase 3 clinical program was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2022, with patient enrollment ongoing.

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  • The CALM Phase 3 clinical program was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2022, with patient enrollment ongoing.
  • BELLUS Health conducted validation work on the VitaloJAK cough monitoring system comparing compressed vs. non-compressed recordings in a cohort of 45 SOOTHE Phase 2b trial participants.
  • BELLUS Health submitted a validation protocol and statistical analysis plan to the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Topline results from CALM-1 are expected in the second half of 2024, and topline results from CALM-2 in 2025.

Yashoda Hospitals First in India and Asia to Perform Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with LungVision AI-Driven Intraoperative CT Imaging

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Body Vision Medical, a leader in AI-driven, intraoperative CT imaging, announced that the interventional pulmonology team at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad, India performed their first diagnostic bronchoscopy procedure using the LungVision™ system for navigation and intraoperative imaging and, in so doing, became the first in both India and Asia to offer LungVision™ advanced imaging to their patients.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Body Vision Medical, a leader in AI-driven, intraoperative CT imaging, announced that the interventional pulmonology team at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad, India performed their first diagnostic bronchoscopy procedure using the LungVision™ system for navigation and intraoperative imaging and, in so doing, became the first in both India and Asia to offer LungVision™ advanced imaging to their patients.
  • "Lung Vision™ is the most convenient imaging platform for early diagnosis of lung nodules," says Dr. Hari Kishan Gonuguntla, Pulmonologist at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad, India.
  • "The easy workflow and short learning curve reduces procedure time, making it my imaging modality of choice for peripheral lung nodule diagnosis."
  • Body Vision Medical's LungVision™ System uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform X-ray images from any C-arm into real-time, intraoperative CT scans.

Olympus Webinar Highlights Differences in Single-Use and Reusable Bronchoscope Performance

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus today announced it is hosting a webinar led by interventional pulmonologist George Cheng, MD, PhD, from UC San Diego Health, who will review the full results from his study comparing the performance of reusable bronchoscopes to that of single-use bronchoscopes.

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  • CENTER VALLEY, Pa., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus today announced it is hosting a webinar led by interventional pulmonologist George Cheng, MD, PhD, from UC San Diego Health, who will review the full results from his study comparing the performance of reusable bronchoscopes to that of single-use bronchoscopes.
  • With this data, physicians can make the most informed choice for diagnoses and treatment based on the patient, procedure, and site of care.
  • The most recent survey-based single-center study led by Dr. Cheng gathered information on the perception of bronchoscope performance from nine pulmonologists across categories that included maneuverability, suction capability, and imaging processing.
  • Additional studies are required to evaluate the practicality, safety, and cost efficiency of the H-SteriScope bronchoscope in clinical practice.

Body Vision Medical Expands Global Presence with Four New Distribution Agreements in Q1

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first quarter of 2023, Body Vision Medical, a leader in AI-driven, intraoperative imaging signed exclusive distribution agreements with SumTage Enterprise Co., Ltd., Scanmed Technology Pte Ltd, ElsMor Medical System Ltd. and Supri Artigos Médicos Hospitalares Ltd. for distribution of its LungVision™ real-time, intraoperative CT imaging platform in Taiwan, Singapore, Israel and Brazil, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • Body Vision Medical signs exclusive distribution agreements in Taiwan, Singapore, Israel and Brazil.
  • CAMPBELL, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first quarter of 2023, Body Vision Medical, a leader in AI-driven, intraoperative imaging signed exclusive distribution agreements with SumTage Enterprise Co., Ltd., Scanmed Technology Pte Ltd, ElsMor Medical System Ltd. and Supri Artigos Médicos Hospitalares Ltd. for distribution of its LungVision™ real-time, intraoperative CT imaging platform in Taiwan, Singapore, Israel and Brazil, respectively.
  • Body Vision Medical's LungVision™ System uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform X-ray images from any C-arm into real-time, intraoperative CT scans.
  • These distributor partnership signings support Body Vision Medical's growth strategy aimed at bringing the benefits of LungVision™ to pulmonologists and lung patients in 60 new markets over the next three years.

The Galaxy System™ by Noah Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Robotic Navigated Bronchoscopy

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical today announced FDA clearance of the Galaxy System™.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical robotics innovator Noah Medical today announced FDA clearance of the Galaxy System™.
  • The Galaxy System and its accessories are intended to provide bronchoscopic visualization of and access to patient airways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • With this FDA clearance, we are excited to move into the commercial phase of our journey.”
    The Galaxy System features TiLT+ Technology™ with integrated tomosynthesis and augmented fluoroscopy.
  • The Galaxy System is the only robotic navigated bronchoscopy system on the market with a single-use, disposable bronchoscope, intentionally designed to improve efficiency and workflow plus potentially reduce the risk of cross-contamination.