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Our Focal Points of Innovation
Our research covering a great bandwidth of activities is driven by two key questions:
- What does it take to deliver world-class healthcare solutions?
- What do patients, clinicians and health organizations expect in terms of healthcare solutions and how can we meet these expectations?
Patient Care Cycle
Breaking new ground, we are delivering solutions which cover the entire patient care cycle, targeting both quality improvement and cost reduction.
We invite you to participate in this challenge and share your ideas with us of how we can constantly advance our vision:
Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
In-vivo imaging systems like MR, CT, X-ray and ultrasound deliver precise diagnostic information. We are continuously improving these highly sensitive technologies to provide even more sophisticated information with higher spatial and temporal resolution. Fusion technologies and embedded solutions broaden the application range across modalities.
Minimally Invasive Techniques and Radiation Therapy
In the therapeutic arena, interventional and minimally invasive techniques enjoy an increasing popularity for the treatment of lesions and defects. These techniques call for new interventional and intra-operative imaging solutions which bring forth new challenges such as surgical navigation. In addition to particle and radiation therapy, there are numerous novel minimally and non-invasive technologies supporting this trend.
Molecular Imaging Solutions
Molecular imaging is revolutionizing everything from clinical research to daily medical practice. The science and technology of molecular imaging are dramatically transforming the delivery of healthcare by identifying disease earlier and providing increasingly target-specific information for diagnostics and therapy monitoring.
Advanced In-Vitro Diagnostics
In order to prevent the onset of disease, we need to know about the genetic predisposition to such diseases. Working to develop cost-efficient and convenient in-vitro diagnostic devices to support genetic screening is vital. On top of this, patients identified as high-risk have special needs for more vigilant and cost effective monitoring and screening technologies. Proteomic marker information generated by in-vitro diagnostics enables even more complete diagnostics by combining it with molecular imaging technologies.
Healthcare IT
- Clinical Workflow
- Image Processing and analysis
- PACS and RIS systems
- Knowledge Management
- Electronic Patient Record
For example one of our focal points is on overlay, image fusion, 3D rendering and Computer Aided Detection (CAD) technologies and their integration with high-performance PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication) and RIS (Radiology Information System) systems. Patient information, such as genomic or proteomic data, lab parameters, images, prescriptions, regimens, is aggregated and made readily available across the entire patient care cycle, no matter what kind of care institution. Intelligent knowledge systems compile state-of-the-art medical expertise and best-practice information to support optimal clinical decision-making at the point of care. By enabling horizontal and vertical data evaluation, they facilitate the development of new therapies, medication and drugs and complete the circle of information.
Audiology
The increasing capabilities of miniature signal processors will further improve the quality of life for hearing impaired people by providing solutions for better hearing and speech understanding in all acoustic environments. Wireless technology enables exchanging data between the hearing instruments for binaural processing and connects to other communication devices. The dispenser's workflow is supported with 3D scanners and electronic ordering systems.
