Malvern, Pa., Dec. 22, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) made significant contributions to the US communities where it operates, pledging over $740,000 this holiday season as part of its annual giving campaign for organizations and charities throughout the US through volunteer opportunities, employee contributions, and matching company donations. Of that amount, $231,141 resulted from first-time donors and those who increased their contributions from 2007. The money raised is part of an annual drive by the company to give back to the community and support those in need. More

Barcelona, Spain, December 17, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) announced the signing of an agreement today with Hospital Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, to integrate the use of laboratory diagnostics, imaging and information technology systems with the intent to improve management of patient care from early detection and diagnosis of diseases or conditions to patient treatment. Under the agreement, Siemens and the Hospital Clinic will initially focus on three specific areas: liver fibrosis, fetal medicine and colon cancer. More

Malvern, Pa., December 12, 2008 – Originally introduced at the 2008 Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting, June 14-18, in New Orleans, IQ•SPECT is Siemens newest Symbia® feature that enables a comprehensive cardiac evaluation including perfusion, attenuation correction and calcium scoring in just five minutes. More

Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/diagnostics) received CE marking approval to sell the new VERSANT kPCR Molecular System and the VERSANT HIV-1 RNA 1.0 Assay (kPCR) for monitoring the viral load of HIV-1 infected patients who are undergoing antiviral therapy. Viral load testing measures the plasma levels of the virus, which is critical when monitoring and guiding patients’ HIV therapy. More

Malvern, Pa., December 8, 2008 – Let the bidding begin! Hospitals throughout the United States can now go online to bid on the Ysio®, the first-to-market digital radiography (DR) system with wireless detector from Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare). The system has been donated to the Children’s Health Fund (CHF), a national organization dedicated to providing health care for homeless and medically disadvantaged children and advocating on behalf of all children, to be put up for auction. CHF will enable hospitals to bid online for the new DR system, thereby offering one lucky hospital and its community a DR solution for virtually all clinical demands. All proceeds from the event benefit CHF (www.childrenshealthfund.org)*. More

Chicago, Ill., December 1, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will highlight its family of next-generation ARCADIS® C-Arm systems, featuring outstanding image quality, streamlined workflow, and enhanced precision in the OR, at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 30 to December 5 at McCormick Place (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago. More

Chicago, Ill., December 1, 2008 – First introduced at the European Society of Nuclear Medicine meeting in October, Siemens Biograph mCT hits the ground running, experiencing high demand in a time when the current economical situation demands maximum utilization of existing and new imaging equipment. Biograph mCT reaches the United States as a pioneer, not only in hybrid imaging, but as an integrated imaging and workflow concept. Siemens brings Biograph mCT to RSNA as the world’s first integrated imaging device to offer routine, whole-body PET scanning in just five minutes with ultraHD•PET technology, Adaptive Spiral CT and patient friendly features, such as a large bore and small tunnel, which adds up to a smart imaging solution considering today’s shrinking imaging budgets. The resulting utilities from this combination of advanced PET and CT technologies in one compact system will drive change in the way institutions think about integrated diagnostics. More

Chicago, Ill., November 30, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) redefines Magnetic Resonance (MR) in Oncology with Tim™ (Total imaging matrix) technology at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 30 to December 5 at McCormick Place (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago. Siemens offers comprehensive and state-of-the art solutions for Oncology. More

Chicago, Ill., November 30, 2008 – At the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, November 30 to December 5, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate its latest diagnostic imaging innovations in computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance, molecular imaging, ultrasound, and much more at the Siemens booth (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D). More

Chicago, Ill., November 30, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) showcases the clinical workflow of breast cancer care at the 94th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 30 to December 5 at McCormick Place (Booth #922, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago. From early detection and diagnosis through therapy and aftercare, Siemens demonstrates its comprehensive portfolio of innovations for women’s health. More