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2/2004
The Potsdam Hospital for Radiotherapy is a stateof- the-art institution. At the heart of the operation are two new ONCOR Linear Accelerators, which are treating approximately 180 patients per day. How does the hospital manage this task, and what are the benefits to the patients? Let’s take a closer look.
By Matthias Manych
With its idyllic location and distinctly nonstereotypical treatment environment, a progressive private radiation facility in rural Bavaria is an unlikely vanguard for reforms in European health care, partnering with Siemens to become a model of the latest technological advances in medical and administrative systems.
By Haig Simonian
Siemens has a vision of our healthcare future that connects all the dots. It includes predisposition testing, screening for specific illnesses, diagnostics, treatment, information harvesting, and continuous improvement.
An exclusive interview with Dr. Mohammad Naraghi, by Arthur F. Pease
Radiation therapy faces great challenges: more patients, less staff, and expensive treatment methods. The MAASTRO clinic (previously the Radiotherapy Institute of Limburg) is taking on this challenge by individualizing treatments and placing its bets on molecular imaging and biobanking. The key word for the future, however, remains entrepreneurship.
Susquehanna Health System (SHS) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania is making news. Soarian Clinicals and Financials are live enterprise-wide with seamless data exchange across its three facilities.
"Life," the customer care solution from Siemens, supports customers in obtaining the maximum return on their investment.
By Denise Fries
3D imaging in the OR improves patient care. Moreover, numerous customers report that it also improves their clinical workflow. The result: increased quality at decreased costs.
By Dr. Axel Hebecker
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