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Dual Source CT on Scientific Center Stage
More than 400 SOMATOM® Definition systems are in clinical use worldwide, not only for daily clinical routine, but also for cutting-edge research. Meanwhile, more than 100 peer-reviewed publications have been released, documenting Dual Source CT, focusing on DSCT’s unique strengths.
First U.S. Payor Reimburses CT Colonography (CTC) for Screening
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently added virtual colonoscopy to their new colorectal cancer screening guidelines.
The SOMATOM Definition AS 20-Slice Configuration
At this year’s RSNA, the SOMATOM Definition AS platform introduced a further expansion with its new 20-slice configuration attracting the interest of a wide range of healthcare facilities by providing easier and more economical access to the latest innovations of high-end CT.
4D Noise Reduction: New Filter Setting for Dose Decrease and Image Enhancement
Applying a newly developed, elaborate filtering technique, the radiation dose of dynamic CT exams can be reduced by a substantial amount, while retaining equivalent diagnostic information.
CT perfusion evaluation (blood volume) of the original images (Fig. 1A) and results after image enhancement (Fig. 1B). The number of pixels where perfusion parameters could not be determined due to noise (violet) is significantly reduced.
Simon Shaw (Siemens) and David Card (Portsmouth Imaging Center, left).
The Success Story of the SOMATOM Emotion Continues
The success of the SOMATOM Emotion continues with installations now heading towards 6,500.
3D on the fly with new syngo WebSpace 2008B
With the latest functional enhancements of syngo® WebSpace, the time consuming, traditional “image reconstructions on demand” are being replaced by the interactive “3D on the fly”.
Proactive Tube Failure Prediction: Siemens Guardian Program now Includes TubeGuard for the SOMATOM Definition Family
The Siemens Guardian Program™ including TubeGuard for the SOMATOM Definition family is Siemens new proactive solution that allows prediction of potential tube and system failure in advance.
Primary squamous cell carcinoma in the left lung with hilar lymph metastases
Molecular CT – Imaging in Living Colors
Siemens Biograph mCT opens doors to earlier disease detection and integrated diagnostics in radiology.
