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Espree and Avanto are selected by leading independent hospital
22 December 2008
The London Clinic is the largest single private hospital in the UK. It has recently installed a MAGNETOM® Espree and a MAGNETOM Avanto from Siemens Healthcare for use in neurology and oncology. With the new MRI systems in place, the hospital is also hoping to build up its services in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal imaging. More
Kingston Hospital minimises dose while speeding up procedures with Artis zee MP
18 December 2008
The radiology department at Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has installed an Artis® zee MP interventional imaging system. The new equipment was selected primarily for peripheral angiography and angioplasty procedures. However the advanced imaging capabilities of the Artis zee MP mean that it will also be used for testicular vein and uterine artery embolisation, vertebroplasty, renal and hepatobiliary work. More
ACUSON Antares customers gather at Loch Lomond for Regional Education Seminar
18 December 2008
A two day, Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited training course seminar for Siemens ultrasound customers was recently held in Scotland. Each course is run twice yearly and offers expert tuition from Siemens application specialists on the ACUSON Antares™ ultrasound system. More
Clinical research into metabolic disorders to be enhanced
15 December 2008
The University of Cambridge has installed a new Siemens MAGNETOM® Verio 3T MRI scanner in the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre (WBIC) located on the Addenbrookes Hospital campus. More
Siemens presents the latest advancements in diagnostic imaging
05 December 2008
At the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Siemens Healthcare is demonstrating its latest diagnostic imaging innovations in computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance, molecular imaging and ultrasound. More
MR solutions for oncology introduced at RSNA
02 December 2008
Siemens Healthcare is redefining Magnetic Resonance (MR) in Oncology with Tim™ (Total imaging matrix) technology at RSNA 2008 (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) and state-of-the-art solutions for Oncology. More
Next generation of C-arms demonstrates precision imaging and ease of use
02 December 2008
At the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Siemens Healthcare is showcasing its family of next-generation ARCADIS® C-arm systems, featuring outstanding image quality, streamlined workflow and enhanced precision in the operating environment. More
New standard of care for breast ultrasound introduced by Siemens
01 December 2008
New standard of care for breast ultrasound introduced by Siemens Increased information density, automation and intelligent clinical applications take workflow efficiency to a new level Siemens Healthcare will be highlighting the ACUSON S2000™ Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS)1, the world’s first multi-use, automated volume breast ultrasound system, at the Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). More
Siemens demonstrates flexibility, enhanced workflow and imaging excellence
25 November 2008
At the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Siemens Healthcare will present its latest innovations that cover the entire spectrum of radiology, from fluoroscopy and digital radiography to interventional radiology. More
Images in a flash at the lowest dose
24 November 2008
Siemens Healthcare has unveiled the SOMATOM® Definition Flash, a new Dual Source CT featuring two X-ray tubes that simultaneously revolve around the patient's body. It will be on show next week at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the world’s largest medical technology event. More
Pocket-sized echocardiograph provides quick and qualitative assessment
20 November 2008
Pocket-sized echocardiograph provides quick and qualitative assessment ACUSON P10 combines accuracy and speed in clinical examinations The European Journal of Echocardiography* recently published a paper studying the performance of Siemens’ ACUSON P10™ ultrasound system at the Morriston Cardiac Centre in Swansea. Results revealed that the P10 was, within a four minute examination, able to assess the size and function of the left ventricle in more than three quarters of cardiac patients. More
New extension enhances imaging capabilities at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
18 November 2008
Wrexham Maelor Hospital, part of the North Wales NHS Trust (Eastern Area), invited Welsh Health Minister, Edwina Hart, to officially open its newly integrated radiology department. Cutting edge imaging equipment including a ceiling mounted AXIOM Artis zee™, an ARCADIS Avantic™ mobile image intensifier and two AXIOM Aristos™ Digital Radiography (DR) solutions have been installed to increase the amount of complex procedures offered by the hospital and improve patient flow. More
ACUSON S2000 explores new options for cancer diagnosis
17 November 2008
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham has recently installed an ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system from Siemens Healthcare. With the innovative application eSie Touch™, the hospital is undertaking elasticity imaging for the first time to conduct research on various soft tissue sarcomas. More
Ultrasound demonstrations by Siemens boost interest in medical science and technology
14 November 2008
Siemens Healthcare was present at the Manchester Science Festival which took place in various locations in Manchester recently. The festival aimed to enthuse and inspire children and young adults about science, technology and engineering. More
MES Business team boosted by new appointment
13 November 2008
Tony Clayton has been appointed as a Business Development Executive to Siemens Healthcare. Tony will provide support to the Managed Equipment Services (MES) business unit, investigating new business opportunities and supporting existing customer partnerships. He will also help hospital Trusts integrate MES with LEAN philosophies in order to produce fast and efficient methods of workflow. More
Ultrasound elasticity measures tissue stiffness for more accurate breast imaging
12 November 2008
Elasticity is an ultrasound technique that provides additional information about the stiffness of breast lesions for a more accurate diagnosis. The ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system from Siemens Healthcare features eSie Touch™ elasticity imaging to enable this emerging technique. Although mammograms are the standard diagnostic tool for breast scans, ultrasound can be beneficial to patients that need regular examinations or have denser breast tissue such as younger women and patients on HRT. More
Worcestershire Royal Hospital makes an inspired choice via its MES agreement
11 November 2008
Worcestershire Royal Hospital, part of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has ordered a Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography system from Siemens Healthcare. It will be used for symptomatic examinations. More
ACUSON S2000 showcased at leading museum of modern medicine
10 November 2008
Siemens Healthcare recently supported the Leeds and Bradford Ultrasound Study Day at the Thackray Museum in Leeds, one of the UK’s leading medical museums. Delegates listened to various talks from eminent speakers on liver and obstetric imaging plus received an informative presentation on the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system. More
STOCKPORT PHARMACIES PROVIDE POINT OF CARE TESTING TO IMPROVE SERVICE FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS
10 November 2008
Ten pharmacies in the Stockport area have been supplied with Siemens DCA Vantage Analysers in order to offer an HbA1c test to appropriate diabetes patients, as part of a pharmacy Point of Care testing project. The project, which began in May of this year, aims to show that an HbA1c monitoring service can be provided from community pharmacies in an efficient and convenient manner, thereby improving access and choice for diabetes patients. It also aims to offer a pharmacy based diagnostics support service to patients who do not attend GP practices. More
Musgrove Hospital extends procedures with new interventional imaging system
06 November 2008
Musgrove Park Hospital, part of Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, has installed a floor mounted AXIOM Artis zee™ interventional cardiac imaging system from Siemens for coronary angiography, angioplasty and Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT). The new equipment replaces an eight year old setup and is the second Siemens cath lab at the hospital. More
Ultrasound systems receive a royal audience
05 November 2008
The innovative ACUSON P10™ ultrasound system and versatile ACUSON X300™ were recently showcased to HRH The Princess Royal at a special event at The College of Emergency Medicine. The occasion celebrated the college being presented with a Royal Charter in honour of its speciality work in advancing education and research in emergency medicine. More
UK leads worldwide sales of Siemens Ysio
04 November 2008
The Siemens Ysio product team in the UK has achieved the highest number of sales worldwide of the new Digital Radiography (DR) system with wireless detector. Launched at RSNA 2007 and showcased at ECR in March 2008, the Ysio is a versatile general radiography tool for twenty-first century healthcare. Its release into the UK marketplace has been met with enthusiasm and a rapid uptake by hospitals and diagnostic centres. More
Ultrasound versatility on show at BMUS 2008
03 November 2008
Siemens Healthcare will be showcasing its innovative range of ultrasound products at the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) Annual Scientific Meeting in Liverpool, 9-11 December 2008. More
Innovation evening showcases the latest development in echocardiography
30 October 2008
The latest innovation in ultrasound echocardiography has been launched to UK customers. The new ACUSON SC2000 from Siemens Healthcare was showcased at a specially arranged evening in Harrogate prior to the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting and Exhibition in October 2008. More
Next generation of consultants motivated in partnership with Siemens Healthcare
29 October 2008
The programme was set up three years ago to commemorate the work of Ron Grimley, a former Sub Dean and Vascular Surgeon at The Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and to celebrate and sponsor the achievements of current post graduate students. More
New technique heightens detection of breast cancer
28 October 2008
Trials of Tomosynthesis, a next generation breast examination tool, have yielded significant evidence to suggest that the 3D information provided can be a more effective technique in the earlier detection of breast cancer when compared to conventional and digital mammography. More
Biograph mCT sets new standard in hybrid diagnostic imaging
27 October 2008
Siemens Healthcare has introduced its latest hybrid system, the Biograph mCT for molecular Computed Tomography. This new concept in integrated imaging provides a practical and cost-effective solution for PET•CT. It also offers whole-body scanning in just five minutes at an ultra low dose for the optimum workflow efficiency. More
New appointment brings clinical and business experience to Siemens Healthcare
24 October 2008
Siemens Healthcare has appointed Nick Rowan to the role of PFI Account Manager for the South of England. Nick will work closely with the operational and sales staff to manage and expand the contracts of the London MES sites which includes Barts and The London NHS Trust, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust and Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust. More
Siemens presents the future of healthcare at Medica 2008
21 October 2008
Siemens will present its complete healthcare portfolio at Medica 2008 in Düsseldorf from November 19th – 22nd 2008. By combining diagnostics and therapy systems, infrastructure models, information technology and service concepts, Siemens can supply integrated healthcare solutions for the complete ‘continuum of care’. Every scenario, from single laboratory systems to corporate and business management tools, can be supplied with a customised solution. More
Stepping Hill orders the first UK Inspiration with Computer Aided Detection
21 October 2008
Stepping Hill Hospital, part of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, has ordered two MAMMOMAT Inspiration Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography systems from Siemens Healthcare. One of the devices will be the first Inspiration in the UK to use Computer Aided Detection (CAD) to assist in breast cancer diagnosis. More
Siemens introduces Anzai to the Northern Centre for Cancer Care
09 October 2008
The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC), located at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, has recently installed a SOMATOM Sensation Open 40-slice CT simulator from Siemens Healthcare. The new system, which will go clinical later this year, allows the easy positioning of radiation therapy patients and provides detailed visualisation of anatomy for accurate treatment planning. The installation is part of an overall transformation of The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to bring hospital services together and improve quality of care. More
First Scottish hospital installs Artis zee interventional imaging system
07 October 2008
Hairmyres Hospital in Lanarkshire, has installed the first cardiac Artis zee units in Scotland. The floor mounted systems will be used for diagnostic procedures, coronary intervention and pacemaker insertions. Hairmyres Hospital is NHS Lanarkshire’s only cardiac catheterisation centre and the Artis zee equipment forms part of two replacement, state-of-the-art cath labs. The innovative AXIOM Sensis XP Haemodynamic recording systems with enhanced workflow have also been installed with the systems. More
Spire Portsmouth Hospital celebrates arrival of new MRI and CT equipment
01 October 2008
Spire Portsmouth Hospital has recently taken delivery of a MAGNETOM Avanto MRI and SOMATOM Definition AS CT scanner from Siemens Healthcare. More
Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials reigns in ultrasound for rapid injury diagnosis
30 September 2008
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, one of the most prestigious events in the horse trials calendar, called on the features of a Siemens ACUSON X300 ultrasound system at this year’s event. Eighty riders, including Zara Phillips, contended in show jumping, dressage and cross country competitions over four days. The equipment was part of an on-site sports medicine and injuries clinic available to all riders. More
UK’s first digital X-ray system with wireless detector installed at York Hospital
29 September 2008
York Hospital, part of the York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has started examining patients with the first Ysio wi-D in the UK. More
Breast examinations get a colour makeover
29 September 2008
For the first time, the use of colour in technical breast examinations has been used to help relax patients during awkward and sometimes embarrassing procedures. A ‘MoodLight’ has been designed as part of a new innovative digital breast imaging system. More
Ultrasound system sets new standard in echocardiography
29 September 2008
Siemens Healthcare has unveiled its powerful new ultrasound system, the ACUSON SC2000 for advanced echocardiography performance that enables instantaneous images with every heartbeat. More
Quadruple the benefits for Wythenshawe Hospital as new ultrasound systems are installed
29 September 2008
Wythenshawe Hospital, part of the University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, has recently installed three ACUSON S2000 ultrasound systems and a portable ACUSON X150 from Siemens Healthcare. More
Siemens customers applaud capabilities of biomarker service
29 September 2008
PETNET Solutions, a division of Siemens plc, has reported a 98.8% success rate in the production and delivery of its radioactive isotopes*. This exceptional uptime rate ensures the safe production and delivery of its biomarkers to UK PET Scanner centres. More
Addenbrooke’s Hospital extends services with new cath lab installation
17 September 2008
Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has installed a floor mounted Artis zee cardiac imaging system from Siemens with an integrated AXIOM Sensis Lite XP recording solution. The dedicated Cardiac Catheter Unit opened in June 2008 and provides a diagnostic cardiac catheterisation service and permanent pacemaker insertions. More
Bristol Royal Infirmary installs innovative hybrid SPECT•CT
15 September 2008
Bristol Royal Infirmary, part of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, has recently installed a Symbia T16 TruePoint SPECT•CT from Siemens Healthcare. The hybrid system combines a variable angle dual detector SPECT with a 16-slice CT for rapid, accurate attenuation correction and expanded coverage in CT scans. More
Siemens Healthcare appoints new regional sales manager
12 September 2008
Siemens Healthcare has appointed Malcolm Pickering to the role of Regional Sales Manager in the Imaging and Oncology business unit. Malcolm will work closely with Siemens colleagues and customers to provide innovative healthcare solutions to hospitals in the London area. More
Royal Devon and Exeter Wonford Hospital installs ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system
12 September 2008
The Centre for Women’s Health at the Royal Devon and Exeter Wonford Hospital, part of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, has recently installed an ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system from Siemens in its obstetrics department. More
‘Oar’ inspiring stroke campaign to be launched
12 September 2008
Siemens, high performance partner of GB Rowing, and The Stroke Association are launching the Stroke for Stroke campaign once again this year aiming to highlight the positive benefits of regular exercise and help educate and inform the public about strokes and stroke prevention. More
New MES Manager joins Siemens Healthcare for on-site hospital management
08 September 2008
Siemens Healthcare has appointed Malbinder Assi to the role of Managed Equipment Services (MES) Manager at the Queen’s Hospital site of Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust. More
Lawn Tennis Association serves up ultrasound offering at The National Tennis Centre
08 September 2008
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body of tennis in Great Britain and organiser of elite tennis championships, such as Wimbledon and The British Tennis Championships, has installed an ACUSON Antares ultrasound system from Siemens. More
Paint and palette put into action for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
05 September 2008
Siemens Healthcare’s Radiography and Fluoroscopy Applications Specialist Steve Philip has recently delivered a specially commissioned picture to Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for the new CT suite. The hospital, part of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, recently installed two Siemens SOMATOM Definition CT scanners. More
Independent sector diagnostic provider selects new ultrasound laptops for ‘closer to home’ services
04 September 2008
Echotech, an independent provider of echocardiography services to the Primary Care Sector, has taken delivery of six laptop ultrasound systems from Siemens Healthcare. More
Long-term MES relationship continues to flourish at Worcestershire Royal Hospital
29 August 2008
The long term Managed Equipment Service (MES) partnership between Siemens Healthcare and Worcestershire Royal Hospital has yielded excellent results in a customer satisfaction survey* regarding the helpdesk and maintenance service provided. More
ACUSON Antares demonstrates capabilities in musculoskeletal imaging
29 August 2008
A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar was recently held at the University of Liverpool for professionals involved with musculoskeletal imaging. Organised by the University’s School of Health Sciences and supported by Siemens Healthcare, delegates could earn nationally-recognised credit points as part of their career development. More
Cutting edge technology for arrhythmia highlighted at Heart Rhythm Congress 2008
27 August 2008
Siemens Healthcare offers a range of cardiac imaging solutions for minimally invasive routine procedures, advanced magnetic navigation electrophysiology and hybrid solutions for the operating theatre environment. Information on these innovations and the benefits delivered in the field of arrhythmia will be available on the Siemens stand at Heart Rhythm Congress 2008 to be held in the Hilton Birmingham Metropole from 19th – 22nd October. More
Leighton Hospital lowers dose and improves patient comfort with new system
26 August 2008
LLeighton Hospital, part of the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has installed an Artis zee multi-purpose system from Siemens for use in angiography and general screening work. A wide variety of procedures have already been carried out using the new setup including diagnostic angiography, peripheral angioplasty, biliary interventions and barium swallows. More
Siemens to showcase innovative radiotherapy solutions at ESTRO 27
22 August 2008
At this year’s ESTRO exhibition on the 14th – 18th September in Göteberg, Sweden, Siemens Healthcare will be showcasing the latest advancements in oncology imaging, treatment and therapy management. The medical devices and IT solutions have been designed to provide technological flexibility now and into the future, ensuring the optimum in patient safety and comfort. More
Siemens appoints two new Regional Sales Managers
22 August 2008
Siemens Healthcare has appointed two new Regional Sales Managers to its dedicated Ultrasound and Women’s Health team. Annie Makin and Luan Dinh have joined to provide regional sales and product support. More
MRI imaging leads pioneering neurological research
21 August 2008
The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBU) in Cambridge is an internationally renowned centre for research in the field of cognitive neurosciences. Its ground breaking studies into the brain function of vegetative state patients has provided invaluable insight into diagnosis pathways and the consequent care of the ‘locked-in’ patient. More
Siemens inspires innovation in the next generation
20 August 2008
‘Think up and prototype the next big product in healthcare.’ This was the challenge that Siemens recently set schools and colleges in the Surrey area close to its headquarters as part of the ‘Siemens and Institution of Engineering and Technology Engineering in Healthcare Challenge.’ More
Oxford Children’s Hospital selects innovative ultrasound system
20 August 2008
Oxford Children’s Hospital, part of Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust, has ordered a next generation ultrasound system from Siemens. The recently launched ACUSON S2000 will be used in general diagnostic imaging to deliver a first class service. More
Northampton installs new systems for use in cardiology and radiology
14 August 2008
NNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust, has recently installed cutting-edge equipment from Siemens. A recognised cancer centre, the hospital also recently opened a dedicated cardiology centre to bring cardiac services closer to home. An Artis zee and SOMATOM Definition AS from Siemens will enhance diagnosis and procedures in both areas. More
Magnetic Resonance collaboration and scientific support team launched by Siemens in the UK
11 August 2008
Siemens has announced the creation of a new MR collaboration and scientific support team headed by Collaboration Manager, Patrick Revell and MR Scientist, Dr. Craig Buckley. The team will support the development of collaboration partnerships with UK based researchers to further clinical and methodological MR development More
HRH The Princess Royal officially opens state-of-the-art cancer centre
07 August 2008
The St James’s Institute of Oncology in the new Bexley Wing at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal during a recent visit on the afternoon of Thursday 17th July. More
Hertford College in Oxford welcomes Society of Radiologists in Training
05 August 2008
The Society of Radiologists in Training (SRT) recently held its annual meeting at the Hertford College Graduate Centre in Oxford. Delegates underwent training and listened to distinguished speakers in the field of radiology over the two day event, including Erika Denton, National Clinical Lead for Diagnostic Imaging at the Department of Health. More
Lodestone Patient Care orders cutting edge MRI technology for new diagnostic centre
04 August 2008
Lodestone Patient Care, a private diagnostic imaging group, has ordered a MAGNETOM Avanto from Siemens for its new multi modality diagnostic clinic in Brighton. The new MRI system will be used for orthopaedic, neurological and cardiac scanning. More
Manchester Royal Infirmary is ‘zeeing’ triple
31 July 2008
Manchester Royal Infirmary, part of the Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust, has ordered three Artis zee interventional radiology systems from Siemens. The devices will be used in angiography, endoscopy and barium examinations assisting the hospital in improving its workflow, shortening waiting times and meeting the demands of patients from the greater Manchester area. More
Dual Source technology enables lower dose during heart scans
28 July 2008
Researchers at the University Hospital, Zürich in Switzerland, recently undertook a study into the diagnostic effectiveness of low dose CT in coronary angiography. The results indicated that Dual Source CT requires a significantly lower dose for heart examinations in comparison to conventional CT. The study also demonstrated that this method can diagnose stenoses with the same high accuracy as an invasive angiography x-ray. More
St Mary’s Hospital in London orders X300 PE
24 July 2008
St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, has ordered the newly launched ACUSON X300 Premium Edition (PE) ultrasound system from Siemens. The new unit will be delivered shortly and will be used for paediatric imaging in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). More
Dali Universe provides backdrop to the latest advancements in breast imaging and ultrasound
24 July 2008
The latest innovations in the field of Ultrasound & Women’s Health were recently launched to UK customers by Siemens Healthcare at the Dali Universe, County Hall Gallery in London. More
Papworth Hospital installs MR and CT into new diagnostic centre
21 July 2008
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is the UK’s largest specialist cardiothoracic hospital and the country’s main heart and lung transplant centre. To support its work in leading diagnosis and treatment, the hospital has recently installed MR and CT equipment from Siemens into a new purpose built Diagnostic Centre. The SOMATOM Definition Dual Source CT and MAGNETOM Avanto MR are now working back-to-back at the hospital. More
BMI The London Independent Hospital installs the UK’s First 128-Slice Adaptive CT Scanner
17 July 2008
BMI The London Independent Hospital has installed the UK’s first SOMATOM Definition AS+ CT scanner from Siemens. The system is one of the world’s first adaptive scanners that not only provides exceptional image quality but is suited to any patient, from paediatric to bariatric, or any clinical need. Without exclusions, the AS+ makes complex examinations routine including scans in cardiology, neurology and oncology. More
Siemens appoints new Special Products Manager
16 July 2008
Siemens Healthcare has appointed Lynn Blackburn to the role of Product Manager for Special Products in the Imaging and Oncology division. More
UK’s first Managed Equipment Service partnership reaches ten year milestone
15 July 2008
Summer 2008 signals the 10th anniversary of the first PFI Managed Equipment Service (MES) contract in the health arena. More
Botesdale Health Centre offers diagnostic imaging service to rural community
11 July 2008
Botesdale Health Centre, a General Practice located in Suffolk, has installed an ACUSON X300 Ultrasound System and AXIOM Multix M Digital X-ray solution from Siemens. More
ACUSON P10 crosses healthcare boundaries
09 July 2008
A Siemens ACUSON P10 ultrasound scanner has been used at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Tanzania to perform obstetric scanning during a healthcare link project. Taken by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, the system was trialled by the medical team to contribute to the care of expectant mothers and unborn babies at the centre and in rural health clinics. More
Siemens to showcase advancements in radiotherapy at IBEX 2008
08 July 2008
Siemens to showcase advancements in radiotherapy at IBEX 2008 Innovative oncology solutions presented on stand 18 At the Institute of Physics & Engineering’s IBEX exhibition on the 2-4 September in Bath, Siemens Healthcare will be showcasing the latest offerings in radiotherapy and CT imaging. More
Next generation radiotherapy technology brings new hope to cancer patients
08 July 2008
Three of the most prominent cancer centres in the world have recently begun using the ARTISTE Solution from Siemens. The MAASTRO Clinic in the Netherlands, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and Baton Rouge General’s Pennington Cancer Center in Louisiana, USA are all benefitting from the new technology. More
Western Infirmary installs UK’s first S2000 ultrasound system
03 July 2008
Western Infirmary, part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in Scotland, has installed the first UK ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system from Siemens. It joins an existing Siemens Antares ultrasound system and will be used for abdominal, thyroid, testicular and renal transplant imaging. More
Pocket-sized ultrasound system wins Medical Design Excellence Award
01 July 2008
The ACUSON P10 ultrasound system from Siemens has been awarded a Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA) in New York. More
ACUSON Antares customers convene for training course at Loch Lomond
30 June 2008
A CME-accredited training seminar for ultrasound customers was recently held in Scotland by Siemens’ Ultrasound & Women’s Health team. Such courses are run throughout the year to offer expert tuition and guidance from Siemens ultrasound application specialists on the ACUSON Antares. More
York Hospital orders digital radiography system with wireless detector
26 June 2008
York Hospital, part of the York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has ordered two Siemens Ysio wi-D digital general X-ray systems for its Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department to assist with patient throughput. The Trust provides acute hospital services for approximately 350,000 people living in and around York and the A&E department is located in a busy city environment. More
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust pioneers magnetic navigation innovation
25 June 2008
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. It has recently installed a magnetic navigation catheter lab at Royal Brompton Hospital combining the advanced technologies of a Siemens AXIOM Artis dFC angiography system, a Niobe™ Magnetic Guidance System with Navigant™ and an Odyssey network system from Stereotaxis. More
William Harvey Hospital opts for second ARCADIS Varic
24 June 2008
William Harvey Hospital, part of the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, has installed its second ARCADIS Varic to cope with increased demand across a variety of clinical situations and provide a new vascular facility. More
Royal London Hospital places first UK order for laptop ultrasound system
23 June 2008
Royal London Hospital, part of the Barts and London NHS Trust, has placed the first UK order for the ACUSON P50, a unique laptop ultrasound system from Siemens. More
Pocket-sized ultrasound systems ordered by St Thomas’ Hospital
20 June 2008
St Thomas’ Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has ordered three innovative ACUSON P10 ultrasound systems from Siemens for use in cardiology. More
ACUSON S2000 rallies to the rescue of injured sports stars
19 June 2008
The 2008 Artois Championships at The Queen’s Club in London took place from 9- 15th June 2008. Top names including world number two Rafael Nadal, defending champion Andy Roddick and British number one, Andy Murray battled it out for the top prizes at the prestigious men’s tournament. More
Diabetic Retinopathy screening programme hailed a success
18 June 2008
Siemens and NHS Scotland have announced the success of a national diabetic retinopathy screening service powered by Soarian, a versatile workflow solution. A year on from the programme go-live, the use of an IT system to automate procedures such as appointment booking and letter generation has successfully coordinated preventative screening appointments for up to 150,000 diabetic patients per year over a vast region of 30,888 square miles. More
Siemens partner with HFMA to educate healthcare finance community about MES
17 June 2008
Siemens Medical has announced a new corporate partnership with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). The agreement will draw on the common objectives of both parties to include raising the awareness of Managed Equipment Services (MES) to finance directors and managers of NHS Trusts in the UK. More
State-of-the-art cancer centre installs MAGNETOM Avanto
12 June 2008
St James’s Institute of Oncology, part of St James’s University Hospital in Leeds, has recently installed an Avanto MRI from Siemens into its new £220 million Bexley Wing. The institute is an important national centre for diagnosis, treatment and care in oncology. The centre also uses CT, X-ray and ultrasound systems from Siemens to assist in the diagnosis of patients at what is set to become one of the largest specialist cancer treatment centres in Europe. More
New Espree for Berkshire Independent Hospital
09 June 2008
Berkshire Independent Hospital, part of the Ramsay Health Care network, is one of Reading’s leading private hospitals. A MAGNETOM Espree 1.5T wide bore MRI scanner from Siemens was recently installed to assist with examination and diagnosis in a variety of conditions. More
Siemens Healthcare rushes critical medical equipment to China’s earthquake zone
03 June 2008
Siemens Healthcare has donated funds and implemented vital medical equipment to the China Red Cross and the Sichuan Provincial Healthcare Bureau. Two SIREMOBIL® Compact L mobile surgical C-arms and two SONOLINE® Premier Colour ultrasound systems were swiftly routed to the disaster area to assist the relief effort for the earthquake that hit the Chinese province of Sichuan on 12th May 2008. The systems will assist in effectively diagnosing trauma and internal injuries of earthquake victims. More
Business, Clinical and IT Answers at Smart Healthcare 2008
27 May 2008
Siemens will be demonstrating the latest in workflow solutions at Smart Healthcare 2008, the leading healthcare event in the UK for professionals who are looking to drive improvement in healthcare delivery. Siemens’ Soarian® workflow engine will be on the stand demonstrating how it can fulfil efficient business, clinical and integration across all layers of the care continuum. More
Alder Hey Hospital installs adaptable and flexible Artis zee
27 May 2008
The Royal Liverpool Children’s NHS Trust, Alder Hey, has installed a biplane flat detector angiocardiography system from Siemens. The Artis zee will carry out general interventional radiology, cardiac and neurological investigations and therapy, supporting the work at one of the largest and busiest children’s hospitals in Europe. More
Leeds training seminar provides continuing support for ultrasound customers
23 May 2008
Siemens’ Ultrasound & Women’s Health team recently held a CME-accredited training seminar for ACUSON Antares customers at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa in Leeds. Such courses are run throughout the year to offer expert tuition and guidance from Siemens ultrasound application specialists. More
Operating theatre at Kent & Canterbury to get new interventional imaging system
21 May 2008
Kent & Canterbury Hospital, part of the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, has ordered a ceiling mounted Artis zee specifically for use within an operating theatre. This is the first installation of the Artis zee in the UK, in this environment. More
Healthcare RFID project rolling out at Airedale NHS Trust
20 May 2008
Siemens, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and Airedale NHS Trust in West Yorkshire are rolling out a pioneering Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) pilot project. This will streamline the workflow and improve availability of Intravenous (IV) Pumps within the hospital environment. More
The future of ultrasound launched into UK
19 May 2008
The ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system launched into the UK marketplace by Siemens draws together the latest imaging innovations to optimise workflow, simplify examinations and is readily prepared for the future of ultrasound evolution. It is suitable for general imaging including Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OB/GYN) as well as vascular and cardiac imaging. More
Siemens appointed to NHS Connecting for Health ASCC Framework
16 May 2008
Siemens has been appointed to the NHS Connecting for Health (NHS CFH), Additional Supply Capability and Capacity (ASCC) Framework contract for Clinical Information Systems (CIT) on a national scale. This is categorised as ‘Lot 2’ on the Framework where Siemens is included in 27 categories. More
Diagnostic performance & workflow efficiency enhanced
16 May 2008
The ACUSON X300 Premium Edition (PE) has been launched by Siemens to join the expanding range of digital ultrasound solutions. The new device offers superior image quality, advanced features for a wide range of clinical applications and is a future proof platform for feature upgrades. More
Full FDG manufacturing licence granted to PETNET Solutions at Nottingham site
13 May 2008
PETNET Solutions, a division of Siemens plc, has been granted a full Marketing Authorisation and Manufacturers/Importers Licence (MIA) for the production and distribution of its ‘MetaTrace’ fludeoxyglucose (FDG) biomarker from its Nottingham City Hospital site. More
Prepare to be inspired
13 May 2008
At Symposium Mammographicum 2008, in Lille, France, Siemens will be showcasing the latest innovations in full field digital mammography and breast imaging. In addition to the new MAMMOMAT Inspiration, the ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system and the MammoReport workstation will be displayed on stand 11/12. More
Siemens introduces new versatile laptop ultrasound system
08 May 2008
Siemens has unveiled a new ultrasound system which combines the flexibility, usability and mobility of a laptop, with the excellent image quality of a full conventional ultrasound system. More
Homerton Hospital to premier Ysio wi-D
08 May 2008
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust based in the east London Borough of Hackney, has placed the first UK order of the Ysio wi-D, a new direct Digital Radiography (DR) system from Siemens. The system was selected to increase productivity and flexibility in the Imaging Department. More
New interventional imaging system installed at Bradford Royal Infirmary
06 May 2008
Bradford Royal Infirmary, part of the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has installed a ceiling mounted Artis zee from Siemens. The new equipment replaces an 11 year old interventional unit and joins another Siemens system, the Artis dMP, in the same department. More
Siemens radiotherapy solutions delivered to new Northern Centre for Cancer Care
30 April 2008
The new Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Newcastle has recently taken delivery of one of its ONCOR Expression linear accelerators with MVision™ Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) from Siemens. The delivery is part of an overall transformation of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to bring hospital services together and improve quality of care. The linear accelerator will begin treating patients when the new centre opens in August 2008. More
Siemens radiotherapy solutions delivered to new Northern Centre for Cancer Care
29 April 2008
The new Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Newcastle has recently taken delivery of one of its ONCOR Expression linear accelerators with MVision™ Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) from Siemens. The delivery is part of an overall transformation of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to bring hospital services together and improve quality of care. The linear accelerator will begin treating patients when the new centre opens in August 2008. More
Royal Surrey County Hospital installs UK’s first ceiling-mounted Artis zee
23 April 2008
Royal Surrey County Hospital, a principal District General Hospital serving the Surrey community, has installed the first ceiling-mounted Artis zee from Siemens in the UK. The new system replaces a 13 year old interventional setup. DynaCT and syngo iPilot and iGuide needle guidance applications have been installed with the Artis zee to offer a comprehensive imaging solution for oncology, angiography and interventional procedures. More
St John’s Hospital receives first MAMMOMAT Inspiration in the UK
22 April 2008
St John’s Hospital in Livingston, part of NHS Lothian's University Hospitals Division, has installed the first Siemens new generation full-field digital mammography system in the UK. More
Spire Healthcare selects latest CT & MR imaging equipment for expansion of diagnostic services
21 April 2008
Spire Healthcare, one of the leading independent hospital providers in the UK, has placed an order for six MRI and three CT scanners with Siemens as part of the drive to expand its range of diagnostic imaging services. More
Digital biopsy application makes its debut at Torbay Hospital
18 April 2008
Torbay Hospital, part of the South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, has installed the first Siemens syngo Opdima digital biopsy and spot imaging application in the UK. More
Scottish hospitals to lead the way in advanced Full-Field Digital Mammography
17 April 2008
Siemens has been appointed to the Scottish Procurement Framework and has been awarded a contract for nine advanced mammography systems. More
The leaner hospital powered by Siemens
15 April 2008
Linking strategy, processes and IT is the greatest challenge faced by UK healthcare providers today to create the lean healthcare institution. More
Siemens presents its Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography System
15 April 2008
The first Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography system from Siemens has been unveiled. The MAMMOMAT Inspiration has been developed from the input and inspiration of healthcare professionals to combine speed, superior image quality and examination comfort. More
Siemens launches dedicated Ultrasound and Women’s Health team
14 April 2008
Siemens has announced the creation of an Ultrasound and Women’s Health division to promote and support its products and services within the UK healthcare marketplace. More
Siemens answers questions for life at UKRC 2008
14 April 2008
At this year’s UK Radiological Congress (UKRC) on the 2nd - 4th June 2008 in Birmingham, Siemens will be unveiling its latest Women’s Health & ultrasound advancements, demonstrating its newly launched MRI and CT scanners, plus previewing innovative surgical and auto-positioning digital imaging technology. More
Clinical Imaging & Research Centre invests in early detection of coronary disease
14 April 2008
The Clinical Imaging and Research Centre based at The Wellington Hospital in North London, a leading private hospital for cardiac care, has installed a SOMATOM Definition Dual Source CT, Symbia T6 SPECT•CT and ultrasound scanners from Siemens in its multi-purpose cardiac imaging and research centre. More
Life programme and remote diagnostic service delivering powerful efficiencies
14 April 2008
Siemens Remote Service and the Life Programme are key factors in providing a powerful blend of customer support to enhance system performance and deliver workflow efficiencies over the lifetime of equipment. The customer service and Life teams will be demonstrating how such support can improve productivity at this year’s UKRC in Birmingham from 2nd - 4th June 2008 on stand no. 650. More
Unparalleled technology for new Cancer Care Centre
04 April 2008
As part of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s commitment to provide a state of the art 21st century facility to ensure more people survive cancer, a range of high performance ultrasound systems from Siemens have been installed in the new Oncology Centre of St James’s University Hospital in Leeds. More
Siemens introduces new dual energy applications for the SOMATOM Definition Dual Source
31 March 2008
Siemens announced the market clearance of four new applications for the SOMATOM Definition Dual Source at ECR 2008 in Vienna. The new applications have been designed to simplify the diagnosis of diseases in the heart, brain, lungs and extremity joints. More
First UK order of Symbia 16-slice SPECT•CT
31 March 2008
Bristol Royal Infirmary, part of the United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust, has placed the first UK order of the Symbia T16 TruePoint SPECT•CT from Siemens. The hybrid system benefits from the combined power of a variable angle dual detector SPECT with a 16-slice CT. More
Cromwell Hospital installs innovative, interventional solution
26 March 2008
Cromwell Hospital, a leading private hospital in London and an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence, has installed a Siemens AXIOM Artis dMP for fluoroscopy and angiography procedures. More
New system offers unexplored facilities
26 March 2008
A new ACUSON Antares Premium Edition ultrasound system from Siemens has recently been installed at The Foscote Hospital in Banbury, Oxon, part of BMI Healthcare. The latest technology on the Antares system is enabling the hospital to provide an enhanced diagnostic ultrasound service to patients, with innovative capabilities for the full range of examinations from abdominal to renal, as well as guidance in biopsy procedures. More
Chelsea and Westminster opts for latest CT via NHS Supply Chain Framework
25 March 2008
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has ordered the newly launched SOMATOM Definition AS and AS+ CT systems from Siemens via the NHS Supply Chain Framework. More
Financial Management Trainee wins Siemens competition
20 March 2008
Donna Cassidy, a financial management trainee of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been presented a sat nav system by Nancy Burton, MES Business Development Executive at Siemens, as the winner of a competition at the annual Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) conference. More
London cab delivers Siemens’ early detection and prevention message
18 March 2008
Siemens’ latest marketing campaign has hit the road in the form of three London Taxi Cabs, each branded to represent three of the key sectors in which Siemens operates: Healthcare, Industry and Energy. The ‘Answers for life’ campaign is designed to promote Siemens as a company and how it can help answer life’s complicated questions. More