Press Releases: Molecular Imaging
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Siemens PETNET Solutions, Covidien Enter Co-Marketing Agreement
November 3, 2008
Hoffmann Estates, Ill., Nov. 3, 2008 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and a leader in radiopharmaceutical distribution, and Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, jointly announce they have entered into a co-marketing agreement to offer a combined portfolio of high-energy and low-energy radioisotopes to the nuclear medicine community in the United States. More
Innovation and Integration Unite. Siemens Molecular CT Takes the Lead in the Evolution of Diagnostic Imaging
October 13, 2008
Munich, Germany, Oct. 13, 2008 – Continuing its leadership in molecular imaging innovation, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) introduces Biograph mCT at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine conference in Munich, Germany. Biograph mCT is the only integrated imaging device to offer routine, whole-body PET scanning in just five minutes, and enables both molecular imaging and radiology to take advantage of its large bore capacity, ultra high-definition technology, combining HD•PET and time-of-flight, and advanced CT capabilities with up to 128 slices, a first in integrated imaging. More
Siemens Shapes the Future of Integrated Diagnostic Imaging
October 10, 2008
Munich, Germany, Oct. 10, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) introduces molecular CT, a new concept in integrated imaging that provides a premium imaging platform, and is a practical solution for today’s shrinking healthcare budget. This new technology, Biograph mCT, represents the evolution of integration in imaging; a CT with molecular capabilities, a PET scanner with unlimited capabilities in CT, and a high performance integrated imager that an be used to achieve true collaboration and cooperation between diagnostic imaging specialties. More
Siemens’ PETNET Solutions Poised to Assist During Moly Shortage
October 3, 2008
Malvern, Pa., October 3, 2008 – The recent shortage of Molybdenum has caused a temporary shortage of 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceuticals and may continue over the next several weeks. PETNET Solutions, a fully owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc., is prepared to increase production and availability of 18F Sodium Fluoride (NaF) to replace Technetium MDP bone scans. More
Siemens Lifts off to the Future at ASTRO 2008
September 22, 2008
Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights its oncology and molecular imaging offerings at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting at the Boston Convention & Exhibit Center in Boston, September 21-25. More
Siemens Announces Study Results of New Imaging Biomarker
September 12, 2008
Moving personalized medicine from promise to practice, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the early study findings of a new imaging biomarker for hypoxic tumors. The study, done in collaboration with Dr. Jian Q. (Michael) Yu, and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, was presented today at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in Nice, France. This imaging biomarker is intended for exclusive world wide distribution by PETNET Solutions, a fully owned Siemens subsidiary. More
Siemens Brings a ‘New Point of View’ to Preclinical Imaging in Annual Competition
September 11, 2008
For the fifth year, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) presented the “New Point of View” Preclinical Image of the Year Awards. The awards were conferred this week at the Siemens Preclinical User’s Group Meeting, held in Nice, France. The competitive awards are the company’s way of honoring pioneering researchers and their contributions. More
Siemens Facilitates Preclinical Research Workflow Efficiency with Inveon•Workplace
September 10, 2008
Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates capabilities on its Inveon preclinical imaging system that may shorten the long path to clinical reality in drug discovery with the introduction of enhanced workflow tools at the World Molecular Imaging Congress (booth #107), in Nice, France, September 10-13. Inveon•Workplace provides customers with increased speed, quality and performance in every step of the discovery process, where time is money. More
Siemens Strengthens Position in Biomarker Production and Research
June 16, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 16, 2008 – To help ensure that more healthcare facilities throughout the United States have access to the positron emission tomography•computed tomography (PET•CT) technology that helps clinicians diagnose and treat disease earlier and more effectively, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) has opened two new radiopharmacies in Las Vegas and Pittsburgh. More
A Clearer View of High Definition: Siemens Turns the Spotlight on Pioneers of HD•PET with In-Booth Exhibit at SNM 2008
June 15, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 15, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) honors the early adapters of its innovative high-definition positron emission tomography (HD•PET) technology at the 2008 Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, June 14-18. The Siemens booth (#731) will feature experiences from early adopters as testament to the power of this new technology, and highlighting how HD•PET is enabling improved patient care all over the world. More
Siemens Asks: What's Your SPECT's IQ?
June 15, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 15, 2008 – Taking innovation and efficiency to the next level, Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the next big thing in SPECT imaging: “intelligence.” At the 2008 Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting, June 14-18, in New Orleans, IQ•SPECT (Works in Progress) takes center stage as Siemens newest Symbia® feature that enables a comprehensive cardiac evaluation including perfusion, attenuation correction and calcium scoring in just five minutes**. More
Siemens Showcases Innovative Leadership in Molecular Imaging at SNM 2008
June 12, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, La., June 12, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights innovative solutions in molecular imaging at the 2008 Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, June 14-18. The Siemens booth (#731) will feature its newest technology, HD•PET, as well as new features in SPECT imaging and imaging biomarker developments. More
Siemens MI-PET Service Improves Reliability, Response Time and Repair Quality
April 25, 2008
A series of strategic service initiatives for Siemens Healthcare’s MI-PET technology has resulted in greater reliability and performance, with the greatest impact being shown for PET-CT systems in mobile-coach environments. A dedicated task force was formed to address opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, particularly in the mobile environment. As a result, Siemens has implemented a series of hardware and software improvements that have positively impacted system readiness, serviceability, and durability, which could lead to improved customer uptime, workflow, and ability to provide patient care. More
Bringing a New Rhythm to Cardiology Workflow: Siemens Demonstrates Answers to Cardiology's Toughest Questions
March 27, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill., March 27, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate how its laboratory diagnostics, imaging and information technology (IT) solutions are helping to “Bring a New Rhythm to Cardiology Workflow,” at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 30 through April 1 at booth #3006. More
Siemens to Launch PETNET Services in India
March 26, 2008
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 26, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced its first molecular imaging biomarker production facility in Chennai, India. The new facility will enable the healthcare providers in and around Chennai to access the positron emission tomography•computed tomography (PET•CT) technology to diagnose patients with life-threatening diseases, such as cancer and cardiac and neurological ailments. With this facility, Siemens makes another investment in strengthening critical healthcare infrastructure in the country to elevate the level of available healthcare services. More
Siemens Installs First High-Definition PET•CT
March 24, 2008
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., March 24, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the official release and world’s first clinical installation of HD•PET technology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. The facility will leverage the new Biograph 40 TruePoint™ PET•CT system’s High-Definition PET technology to offer consistently sharper and clearly defined images across the entire field of view. More
Siemens and National Jewish Medical and Research Center Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Shared Vision of Personalized Medicine
February 13, 2008
MALVERN, Pa., and Denver, Colo., February 13, 2008 – With a shared vision of a more personalized medicine, Siemens Healthcare and National Jewish Medical and Research Center have formed a strategic alliance to improve and develop novel imaging and diagnostic technologies using genomics, proteomics, and integrated research and clinical care. More
The Dark Report and Siemens Introduce the World's First Integrated Molecular Summit
January 28, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., JAN. 28, 2008 Recent advances in genetic knowledge are transforming molecular imaging, molecular diagnostics and informatics to create stunningly precise diagnostic tools capable of assessing and treating a growing number of critical diseases. These new diagnostic tools provide physicians with an understanding of individual patient or disease differences at the molecular or genetic level, enabling them to leverage predictive diagnosis and tailor effective treatment to the individual. More
Siemens' Advanced Mobile Imaging Systems Improve Management of Radiation Therapy for Northern Florida Patients with Cancer
January 2, 2008
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 2, 2008 –Siemens Healthcare, Molecular Imaging Division, (www.usa.siemens.com/medical) has delivered the first two newly redesigned mobile Biograph™ 6 TruePoint™ positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET•CT) systems to the Florida Radiation Oncology Group (FROG) a division of Integrated Community Oncology Network (ICON), in Jacksonville. A vital provider of cancer care in Northern Florida, FROG physicians see patients at 14 facilities. The new, mobile PET•CT systems will simplify treatment follow-up for many patients who before could have traveled up to 60 miles for necessary follow-up imaging. More
