http://www.medical.siemens.com Press Releases en_int Copyright 2007, Siemens AG 2008-03-07T005:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=98991 Siemens Medical Solutions introduces the latest innovations to its breast care portfolio, designed to help detect, diagnose and treat breast cancer earlier, faster, and with greater precision, at the 93rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from Nov. 25 to 30 at McCormick Place (Booth #7713, Hall B). As the world's first full-service diagnostics company, Siemens is showcasing its unique capabilities to provide solutions that address each step of breast care. ULTRA_SOUND 2007-11-25T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=98977 CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2007 - At the 93rd Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from Nov. 25 to 30 at McCormick Place (Booth #7713, Hall B), the Siemens Medical Solutions Image and Knowledge Management Division will reveal the newest enhancements and research to its portfolio and will demonstrate solutions that are role-based, context-sensitive and knowledge-driven. ONCOLOGY 2007-11-26T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17703&pageId=98979 Angiography (vascular imaging) uses X-ray technology and contrast media for spatial visualization of blood vessels. The new Artis zeego angiography system of Siemens Healthcare introduces unprecedented flexibility in catheter labs and operating rooms. The industrial robot technology integrated in Artis zeego allows the physician to move the C-arm to almost any position around the patient. This makes it easier than ever before to visualize internal organs from various sides, if - for example - tumors or vessel diseases have to be diagnosed. The University Clinic in Munich will be the first hospital worldwide to use the new Siemens angiography system for patient care. VASCULAR_DISEASES 2008-01-28T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17713&pageId=99247 Among women, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death. Each year nearly 180,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 40,000 a year die from this disease. These facts stress the importance of a quality-ensured early detection of breast cancer as well as the availability of individual therapies. In response, Siemens Healthcare developed comprehensive Breast Care Solutions for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. These combine different imaging methods, such as ultrasound, mammography, and magnetic resonance tomography (MRT), which are supplemented by innovative software tools and solutions from lab diagnostics. ULTRA_SOUND 2008-02-15T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17721&pageId=99245 The Siemens Healthcare Sector is planning to strengthen its position in the field of computer-assisted surgery with the acquisition of CAS innovations AG. The corresponding agreement is now concluded between the two companies. The antitrust authorities still have to approve the transaction. It was agreed not to reveal the purchase price. CAS innovations manufactures surgical navigation systems which improve planning for operations while at the same time making them faster and safer. The primary focus is on systems for trauma surgery and orthopedics, e.g. for hip, knee and spine operations, as well as on interventional radiology. Headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, the company has 27 employees. SURGERY 2008-02-15T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17707&pageId=99992 Developing networks, improving communication, simplifying work - the term 'workflow' includes all of this and is playing an increasingly important role in modern healthcare. At the ECR (European Congress of Radiology) in Vienna, Austria, Siemens Healthcare is presenting a whole array of IT services for radiology and its communication within hospitals and with physicians' practices. The new role-based portals syngo Portal Radiologist, syngo Portal Referring Physician and syngo Portal Executive (the latter still in development), support radiologists and hospital personnel with intelligent access to and management of patient images, data or reports. All portals contribute at various levels not only to optimization of workflows, but also provide users with innovative applications relevant to the context of their task. This is supplemented by new applications for computer-aided detection (CAD). ONCOLOGY 2008-03-07T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17707&pageId=99993 Siemens Healthcare is showing its Acuson S2000, the first ultrasound system of the new product series S, at the ECR (European Congress of Radiology) 2008 in Vienna. This system platform includes integration of the newest technologies to optimize workflows and once again considerably simplify the physician's work. Thus the Acuson S2000 has been equipped with comprehensive software applications such as a new software for breast imaging. The system is also well equipped for future technologies: It enables the implementation of innovative ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Forced Impulse) imaging and is prepared for integration of new silicon ultrasound technology, which is almost ready for the market. The Acuson S2000 is suitable for internal medicine radiology imaging including vascular diagnosis and echocardiography as well as gynecology and obstetrics. ULTRA_SOUND 2008-03-07T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17707&pageId=99991 Encouraged by the outstanding marketing success of the worldwide first Dual-Source CT system Somatom Definition with two X-ray tubes that simultaneously generate different energies, Siemens Healthcare has already developed six specific dual energy applications. At the ECR 2008, Siemens presents four new applications that simplify the diagnosis of diseases of the heart, brain, lungs and extremity joints. ONCOLOGY 2008-03-07T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=95596 Siemens has successfully completed the acquisition of Dade Behring Holdings, Inc. The laboratory diagnostics company joins the existing business of Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics. As the market leader in the attractive and rapidly growing field of in vitro diagnostics, Siemens now can offer its customers a unique and comprehensive healthcare solutions' portfolio, which brings together the entire medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and clinical information technology (IT) value chain under one roof. GENERAL 2007-11-06T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=97675 The mammography-platform Mammomat Inspiration - Siemens Medical Solutions' latest innovation in digital mammography - is now in use. The first system in Germany has been installed in a radiology practice in Dortmund. A set of innovative features make the full-field system an ideal screening device for early breast cancer detection. Ease of use -for example via 'One-click-to-image' functionality - as well as high patient comfort provided by a special MoodLight feature, greatly optimize patient examinations. The screening configuration of the device can be upgraded later with all functions for stereotactic biopsy. In the near future, the system can also be expanded to provide three-dimensional (3D) imaging using tomosynthesis. High image quality and an adaptive technology for dose computation complete the advantages of Mammomat Inspiration. ONCOLOGY 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseListView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&categoryId=17703 Easy to operate, highly accessible, fast and mobile - these are the characteristics that make ultrasound the No. 1 used modality in diagnostic imaging and the reason why leading healthcare providers continue to invest in innovation to drive workflow improvements. Siemens Medical Solutions continues to lead the way in innovating workflow solutions for their customers expanding the use of ultrasound across the continuum of care. By introducing the P and X Class, new generations of ultrasound platforms, Siemens meets today's highest demands for diagnostic confidence and cost effectiveness. In combination with advanced ultrasound applications, such as cardiovascular risk assessment and advanced breast imaging solutions for screening and diagnosis, they feature comprehensive solutions from screening to diagnosis to follow-up. UROLOGY_CS 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839&categoryId=13839 Under the motto "Broadening Perspectives. Increasing Performance." Siemens Medical Solutions introduces its comprehensive portfolio for health care at Medica 2007 - from prevention to early detection and diagnosis to therapy and subsequent care. Siemens offers performance-oriented products, solutions, and services that support hospitals and medical practices in their effort to increase the quality of healthcare and reduce costs at the same time. The new systems shown by Siemens at the Dusseldorf exhibition include magnetic resonance tomographs MAGNETOM ESSENZA and Magnetom Verio, the Ultrasound system Acuson P10 - barely larger than a Blackberry- for emergency medicine as well as the X-ray system Ysio Wireless Detector The exhibits for the syngo and Soarian software systems will provide visitors with the opportunity of viewing information technologies and their support that enables the display, automatization, and optimization of highly complex workflows in hospitals and private practices. At Medica 2007, for the first time Siemens will be showing the i.s.h.med product line. This system was developed by Siemens Medical Solutions GSD, one of leading supplier of hospital information systems. ULTRA_SOUND 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseListView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&categoryId=17722 The first few minutes are often the deciding factor in emergency situations. For this reason, Siemens is now offering a mini ultrasound unit that will enable patients to receive medical treatment faster than ever before. Because this unit is just as compact as a PDA cell phone, weighs only about 700 grams, and easily fits into the physician's pocket. It is thus especially suitable for emergency medical applications, i.e. examining injuries on site in order to ensure that each patient receives the medical treatment he requires. UROLOGY_CS 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=95710 With the Ysio wi-D, Siemens Medical Solutions introduces its first digital X-ray unit with a wireless detector to the market. Detectors convert X-ray radiation to digital image information, and are usually firmly integrated in the examination table. The wireless detector of the Ysio can be removed from the table and placed directly underneath or next to the patient. Exposures that are difficult or impossible to take using a permanently integrated detector, e.g. lateral exposures of the hip, can now be taken without difficulty. Furthermore, patients with restricted mobility can be X-rayed e.g. without having to be removed from a wheelchair. The wireless detector, which transmits image data to the diagnostic workstation via WLAN, can be used just as flexibly as a cassette in analog X-ray systems while at the same time offering all the advantages of digital X-ray imaging. SURGERY 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=95713 At the Medica 39th World Forum for Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany, Siemens Medical Solutions presents a new laptop-based ultrasound system, the Acuson P50, with integrated echocardiography software. The system is especially designed for mobile applications in cardiology as well as vascular applications and use in the operating room and anesthesiology departments. In addition to these functions, the P50 can be used as a standard Internet-enabled PC that also runs common office applications. With an array of transducers, the system lets physicians bring ultrasound anywhere it is needed. ULTRA_SOUND 2007-11-14T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=97158 RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG, the Fraunhofer-Institut für Software- und Systemtechnik ISST and Siemens Medical Solutions met at Medica 2007 to discuss the status of the electronic case file (eFA) and to provide an outlook on the future of this platform in terms of cross-facility and cross-sector data exchange in the health care system. In December, Siemens will start a pilot project on the electronic case file. In this process, two reputable clinic chains, including RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG, will exchange data for the first time. Siemens is thus the first industry partner to have realized the eFA specification of the Fraunhofer ISST including peer-to-peer communication in full. ITSC 2007-11-15T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=97674 A historical mummy was the object of an endurance test which Siemens underwent in cooperation with a team of researchers from the University of Zurich to answer the question: Can the new software for magnetic resonance tomographs (MR) provide insight into the anatomy and disease characteristics of the human being, even for those parts of the human body which, even more so for a mummy, contain almost no water? Siemens is currently developing specific software for picking up the signal from dry tissue and converting it into sharp images. This software might allow visualization of even fine bone structures without X-rays in the future. MAGNETIC_RESONANCE 2007-11-17T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&pageId=97157 One for all: With the new Somatom Definition AS (Adaptive Scanner), Siemens has for the first time developed a scanner that adapts to virtually any patient and clinical need. The system is suitable for routine diagnostic work as well as for more complex examinations in, for example, oncology, neurology and cardiology. It is also ideally suited for emergency situations where speedy diagnosis for accident, stroke or heart attack patients are concerned. Even difficult patients - obese, claustrophobic and children - are quickly scanned with high diagnostic confidence. The first system has recently been installed at the University Hospital Trauma Center at Erlangen, Germany. Not only will all clinical situations be accelerated but also examinations of seriously wounded patients will permit faster application of life-saving treatments. ONCOLOGY 2007-11-19T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17707&pageId=99990 At the European Congress of Radiology 2008 (ECR 2008) Siemens Healthcare presents its comprehensive portfolio for radiology and introduces numerous new solutions and products for the improvement of workflows in this special medical field. On the occasion of the Women's Health Days organized by the European Society of Radiology in Vienna, Siemens also places special focus on the topic of 'Breast Care'. The company therefore shows its Breast Care products and solutions not only at the trade show booth but also in a special trailer that is accessible to the public. SURGERY 2008-03-07T07:00:00+00:00 http://www.medical.siemens.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PressReleaseView?storeId=10001&langId=-11&catalogId=-11&catTree=100011,18301,13839,17707&pageId=99989 At the European Congress on Radiology 2008 in Vienna Siemens Healthcare introduced the new system for digital radiography (DR), Ysio. The concept of Ysio is to offer one DR solution for virtually all clinical demands. By selecting modules from a program, users can create their own Ysio X-ray system exactly customized to their needs. Regardless of whether medical practices and hospitals require one or two detectors, whether they want a patient table or not, or whether they need fully automated or synchronized operation - Ysio can provide an X-ray system adaptable to virtually any clinical requirement. ORTHOPEDICS 2008-03-07T07:00:00+00:00