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PENUMBRA LAUNCHES LATEST INNOVATION IN MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY: LIGHTNING FLASH™

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Lightning Flash features Penumbra's novel Lightning Intelligent Aspiration technology, now with dual clot detection algorithms.

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  • Lightning Flash features Penumbra's novel Lightning Intelligent Aspiration technology, now with dual clot detection algorithms.
  • Together with innovative catheter engineering, Lightning Flash is designed to quickly remove large blood clots in the body, including venous thrombus and pulmonary emboli (PE).
  • Lightning Flash, powered by the Penumbra ENGINE®, uses both pressure and flow-based algorithms to detect blood clot and blood flow.
  • "Lightning Flash will fundamentally change how blood clots are removed from the body," said Adam Elsesser, president and chief executive officer of Penumbra.

With New Advertising Campaign, Health and Wellness Solutions Company, GOLO, Shines the Spotlight on Success Stories

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

NEWARK, Del., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GOLO, the pioneering wellness solutions company, recently unveiled a series of new broadcast ads showcasing its customers' unique and inspirational stories. The testimonial-driven campaign is designed to show that getting healthy is not only possible but achievable and sustainable. In addition to national broadcast spots, the creative will appear in digital ads and social media throughout the year.

Key Points: 
  • The testimonial-driven campaign is designed to show that getting healthy is not only possible but achievable and sustainable.
  • In addition to national broadcast spots, the creative will appear in digital ads and social media throughout the year.
  • GOLO products provide safe solutions to weight loss and wellness while helping individuals transition to a healthier and sustainable lifestyle.
  • GOLO has reached over two million people worldwide who now have a chance at healthy, sustainable, and affordable weight loss.

From Shadows to Life: A Biography of the Cancer Survivorship Movement by Judith L. Pearson

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

On December 23, 1971, Nixon signed the National Cancer Act and declared war on cancer.

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  • On December 23, 1971, Nixon signed the National Cancer Act and declared war on cancer.
  • For many shameful years in our nation's history, that was the fate of anyone who received a cancer diagnosis.
  • As if having cancer wasn't bad enough, they were seen as a drain on the country.
  • The creation of the National Coalition for CancerSurvivorship (NCCS) that weekend launched the cancer survivorship movement,and forever changed the way we look at those diagnosed with the disease.

Pulmonx Announces Two Additional Significant Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Now Provide Coverage for Severe Emphysema/COPD Treatment

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

This follows similar coverage decisions by other BCBS plans and now establishes positive coverage with the majority of BCBS covered members in the US (for an aggregate of 69 million covered lives).

Key Points: 
  • This follows similar coverage decisions by other BCBS plans and now establishes positive coverage with the majority of BCBS covered members in the US (for an aggregate of 69 million covered lives).
  • The Zephyr Valves are placed by bronchoscopy and are the first minimally invasive treatment option for patients who remain symptomatic despite medication and oxygen therapies.
  • The Zephyr Valve is a minimally invasive treatment option for severe COPD/emphysema, a chronic, progressive, and irreversible lung disease characterized by the destruction of lung tissue.
  • Pulmonx Corporation (NASDAQ: LUNG) is a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for severe lung disease.

Pulmonx Announces Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Now Provides Coverage for Severe COPD/Emphysema Treatment

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Pulmonx Corporation (Nasdaq: LUNG) (Pulmonx), a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for severe lung disease, today announced that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has issued a positive coverage policy for endobronchial valves, including Pulmonxs Zephyr Valve, for severe emphysema, a form of COPD.

Key Points: 
  • Pulmonx Corporation (Nasdaq: LUNG) (Pulmonx), a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for severe lung disease, today announced that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has issued a positive coverage policy for endobronchial valves, including Pulmonxs Zephyr Valve, for severe emphysema, a form of COPD.
  • This follows similar coverage decisions by other BCBS plans and brings the total BCBS covered members in the US to 59 million.
  • Not surprisingly, the policy cites our published data, which demonstrate the safety, effectiveness and long-term positive patient outcomes of our Zephyr valve treatment."
  • The Zephyr Valve is a minimally invasive treatment option for severe COPD/emphysema, a chronic, progressive, and irreversible lung disease characterized by the destruction of lung tissue.

Cirque Du Soleil And Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date For Drawn To Life

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to announce that Drawn to Life is scheduled to open on Nov. 18. The highly anticipated, new family-friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering and will take residency at Disney Springs.  Tickets will go on sale at 7 a.m. ET on Aug. 20 and can be purchased at cirquedusoleil.com/drawntolife.

Key Points: 
  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to announce that Drawn to Life is scheduled to open on Nov. 18.
  • The highly anticipated, new family-friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering and will take residency at Disney Springs.
  • Drawn to Lifeis the 50th production created by Cirque du Soleil and its premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort.
  • With an international cast of 64 artists, Drawn to Life will perform Tuesday through Saturday at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.