Press Releases: Mammography

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Siemens Introduces Dedicated Women’s Imaging Premium Ultrasound Platform

11 September 2009

Adding a new premium ultrasound platform to its Women’s Imaging line of products, Siemens Healthcare introduces the Acuson S2000 ultrasound system – Women’s Imaging at the 19th World Congress of Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics (ISUOG) in Hamburg, Germany. At booth No. 201, the company demonstrates how innovative 3D/4D imaging solution and unique knowledge-based applications enhance the quality of care and speed up workflows in high-risk fetal imaging, obstetrics and gynecology as well as breast imaging. More

Siemens Introduces Dedicated Ultrasound Solution for Obstetrics and Gynecology

11 September 2009

Siemens Healthcare introduces a dedicated ultrasound solution for Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Acuson X300 ultrasound system, Premium Edition (PE) – Women’s Imaging at the International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). The system features exceptional clinical performance across all modes, including 3D/4D imaging. Unique workflow tools such as automated biometry measurements of the fetus streamline the exam process for greater patient throughput. Compact, highly portable, and easy to use, the system accommodates the needs especially for private practices. More

All Images in a Single View

08 September 2009

With its new diagnostic reporting software for breast imaging in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Siemens Healthcare provides radiologists with new opportunities in Women’s Health. The syngo BreVis diagnostic reporting software shows all of a patient’s examination results in a single view – for example ultrasound or radiography images next to the images from magnetic resonance imaging – impossible with previous technology. Additionally, the physician can use the new syngo BreVis Biopsy interventional software to plan and perform a biopsy when needed. It is almost fully automated and much faster than before. As such, this fast and efficient application represents a major advance for patients and users. More

Swift and accurate breast biopsies via Full-Field Digital Mammography

24 August 2009

Patients of the Mammography Department at NHS Fife’s Queen Margaret Hospital are now benefitting from faster treatment due to the installation of a Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography system from Siemens Healthcare. The MAMMOMAT Inspiration™ includes a stereotactic biopsy attachment and syngo® MammoReport workstation. More

MES partnership improves patient experience at Worcestershire Royal Hospital

10 August 2009

A MAMMOMAT Inspiration™ Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography system from Siemens Healthcare has been installed at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, part of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, to enable symptomatic patients to be imaged with the latest technology. More

Siemens, NHS Supply Chain and Bence's mobile mammography tour gathers pace

06 August 2009

The Siemens Healthcare mobile mammography roadshow is now successfully en-route across England, Scotland and Wales visiting nearly 500 mammographers, radiographers, consultant radiologists, engineers and technicians to preview the latest range of digital mammography solutions in a purpose built mobile trailer. More

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration wins design awards

04 June 2009

Mammomat Inspiration, the digital mammography platform designed by Siemens and designaffairs, has received the iF Product Design Award 2009 and the red dot award: product design 2009. The device for the early detection of breast cancer shows that ease of use, high functionality, and unique design come together beautifully in a single medical engineering product. More

Mobile Digital Mammography takes to the road

21 May 2009

A mobile mammography roadshow showcasing Siemens’ future-proof Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) system is in first gear for a summer and autumn tour of fifteen hospitals in England, Scotland and Wales. The MAMMOMAT Inspiration™ will be on the road from June to October 2009. More

3D breast imaging takes to the UK clinical stage

07 April 2009

Tomosynthesis, a next generation diagnostic tool that uses 3D imaging to assist with the detection of breast cancer, has been ordered for the first time in the UK. Nottingham Breast Institute, part of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, will be installing a Siemens MAMMOMAT Inspiration™ Full Field Digital Mammography system which will have the tomosynthesis module. More

BMI Healthcare opts for future-proof digital mammography to meet evolving clinical needs

06 April 2009

Siemens Healthcare has been awarded a two-year framework agreement to be the exclusive provider of Full-Field Direct Digital Mammography systems to BMI Healthcare, the UK’s largest independent healthcare provider and a subsidiary of General Healthcare Group. More

High quality imaging solutions for individual patient needs highlighted at UKRC 2009

31 March 2009

At this year’s UKRC, Siemens will be showcasing its range of solutions for high quality, personalised patient care on stand number 540. It will include the first UK appearance of the new Definition Flash CT scanner, designed to deliver diagnostic images in a flash at the lowest dose. Offerings in women’s health will also be presented both on the stand and off in an adjacent mobile trailer. More

Siemens presents new MR applications for Oncology - Innovations for Women’s Health with the Magnetom Espree - Pink, the new dedicated MR breast scanner

06 March 2009

Siemens Healthcare exhibits its latest solutions in the field of Magnetic Resonance (MR) for Oncology at the European Radiology Congress ECR 2009 in Vienna. The Syngo TimCT Oncology application enables not only comprehensive patient examinations within an extreme short examination time, it can also eliminate the need for multiple examinations with other modalities. The Syngo Tissue 4D software supports tissue differentiation of prostate cancer. In addition, Siemens presents innovative technologies in the area of Women's Health: dedicated breast coils for 1.5 Tesla (T) and 3 Tesla systems as well as the new breast scanner Magnetom Espree - Pink. The 1.5T system combines a 70cm Open-Bore design with a dedicated breast care solution. Specifically designed for obese and claustrophobic patients, the large bore makes examinations more comfortable than with previous systems, or, in some cases, it makes them possible for the first time ever. Supplementary software packages such as Syngo Grace allow for the biochemical detection of lesions that go beyond imaging. More

Siemens at the European Congress of Radiology 2009: News and Highlights

04 March 2009

The changing age demographic and growth in population have lead to a greater need for more efficient health care, offering people the best possible care at an affordable price. Innovations in the technologies used and the optimization of clinical workflows play a major role in this. Themed "Ask the ultimate Power in Imaging", Siemens Healthcare will present its latest imaging innovations at the European Congress of Radiology 2009 (ECR 2009), including the new computer tomograph Somatom Definition Flash, the world's first molecular CT - the biograph mCT - and the next generation of breast magnetic resonance tomography - the Magnetom Espree-Pink. The demonstration will also feature the first automatic breast scanner Acuson S2000, the new digital radiography system Ysio and Mammomat Inspiration with 3D tomosynthesis for mammography. More

Siemens sets a new standard for breast ultrasound

27 February 2009

New automated breast ultrasound system automatically acquires volumes and offers intelligent clinical applications

Siemens Healthcare recently introduced the Acuson S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), the first multi-use ultrasound breast system that automatically acquires volume images of the breast. Thanks to the user-independent, standardized image acquisition, the system is ideally suited for early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer with ultrasound – especially for women with dense breast tissue. More

Innovation for Women’s Health – the new MRI breast scanner from Siemens

20 February 2009

Siemens Healthcare recently presented its first MRI breast scanner, Magnetom Espree-Pink. This 1.5-Tesla system is the latest innovation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from Siemens, featuring a dedicated solution for breast examinations. Particularly for obese and claustrophobic patients, the large, 70-centimeter magnet bore makes examinations more comfortable than with previous systems, or, in some cases, it makes them possible for the first time ever. The flexible design of the "Sentinelle Vanguard for Siemens" breast coil also optimizes the clinical workflow. Comprehensive applications, such as syngo Grace or syngo Views, additionally set a new standard in Women’s Health. More