Ep 3 - Olympus CAS & GI Physician Talk Power of Partnership and EUS Advancements

In this insightful episode of the OlympusTalks podcast, Host Tom Salemi of DeviceTalks explores the powerful partnership between physicians and Clinical Applications Specialists (CAS) in the field of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Joining the conversation are gastroenterologist Dr. Julie Yang, an early adopter of EUS, and Melissa Elliott-Walker, a seasoned CAS with Olympus. Together, they unpack the critical role CASs play in supporting physicians—from training staff and optimizing imaging to supporting procedural outcomes and patient care.

Dr. Yang shares how Melissa’s expertise helped elevate her practice from the ground up, describing EUS as “the truth” in diagnostic imaging. The episode dives into how EUS has evolved from a diagnostic tool to a therapeutic powerhouse, offering minimally invasive options for patients and playing a pivotal role in diagnosis and staging. Melissa brings her decades of experience in radiology and ultrasound to life, explaining how proximity and precision make EUS the gold standard for pancreatic imaging.¹ She also introduces the emerging potential of shear wave elastography in liver diagnostics.

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* The views and experiences shared are those of Dr. Yang, a paid consultant of Olympus Corporation and its affiliates. Product performance may vary, and techniques, instruments, and clinical decisions are unique to each facility and practitioner. Potential complications that may be associated with endoscopic ultrasound include, but are not limited to, the following: sore throat, infection, bleeding, perforation, and/or tumor seeding (when EUS-FNA or FNB is performed).

1. Salom, F., & Prat, F. (2022). Current role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer. World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy, 14(1), 35–48. https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v14.i1.35 Accessed July 2025.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE:

Connect with your local CAS. They are ready to support your EUS practice and help you enhance patient care. For more information, visit: info.olympusamericamarketing.com/eus-cas

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