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Siemens CT Scanner Helps Detect Arterial Disease in Egyptian Mummies

December 21, 2009

Malvern, Pa., Dec. 21, 2009 – Atherosclerosis, more commonly known as arterial clogging, is the most widespread disease in most nations of the world. In a recent presentation at the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association meeting in Orlando, Fla., an international research team has documented that the people of antiquity suffered from clogged arteries, as well. Through the use of a SOMATOM® Emotion 6 computed tomography (CT) scanner from Siemens Healthcare, the team discovered the atherosclerosis in Egyptian mummies as old as 3,500 years. More

Siemens Introduces Its New Power Couple at RSNA 2009

November 28, 2009

Chicago, Ill., Nov. 28, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare redefines productivity with a new generation of its Tim® (Total imaging matrix) technology and with its new Dot™ (Day optimizing throughput) engine. Both technologies are introduced in the new MAGNETOM® Aera* 1.5 Tesla (T) and the new MAGNETOM Skyra* 3T scanners at the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place (Booth #825, East Building/Lakeside Center, Hall D) in Chicago. These two new scanners are the first to incorporate both Tim and Dot technology. The combination of Tim and Dot delivers patient-centered care and significantly improves productivity across the entire MRI workflow. Siemens will also demonstrate additional innovations, such as the Tim Dockable Table, for easy patient preparation outside the scanner room, and an all new coil architecture incorporating DirectConnect™coil design, providing cableless coils for fast and easy set up and higher Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). More

Light and Color: Healthcare Lighting presented by Siemens

November 20, 2009

Chicago, Ill., Nov. 20, 2009 – At the 95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from November 29 to December 3 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare presents “Healthcare Lighting,*” a concept for lighting design in medical facilities, aimed at creating a friendly and colorful environment instead of the common bland hospital atmosphere. Practical experience to date shows that many patients feel more comfortable and are more relaxed when the examination room or the diagnostic device is flooded with colored light and relaxing music is even played at the same time. Nurses, technologists and doctors also confirm that they find a colorful work environment much more pleasant. More

Siemens SOMATOM Definition Flash CT Wins Best New Radiology Device Award

November 13, 2009

Malvern, Pa., Nov. 13, 2009 – Siemens Heathcare’s SOMATOM Definition Flash CT scanner has recently been honored by AuntMinnie.com with the 2009 “Best New Radiology Device” Minnie Award. Now in its 10th year, the Minnies is an annual event recognizing excellence in radiology and hosted by AuntMinnie.com. Minnies candidates were nominated by AuntMinnie.com members in September. Semifinalists and finalists are then selected through a vote by AuntMinnie’s expert panel of radiology professionals. More

Siemens Fights Cancer – Fast and Focused at ASTRO 2009

November 1, 2009

Chicago, Ill. Nov. 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare takes the fight to cancer – fast and focused – at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), November 1-5, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. At ASTRO 2009, Siemens (booth #1829) showcases its portfolio of oncology innovations that can provide the key factors for a successful cancer fight: ultimate precision and uncompromised speed. More

Siemens Delivers Flash Speed, Lowest Dose to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

October 28, 2009

Malvern, Pa., October 28, 2009 – Featuring the lowest dose and the fastest scan speed on the market, Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner is now poised to assist Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, Fla., to better serve its pediatric patients. The SOMATOM Definition Flash requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details. Parents and pediatric patients will benefit from this technology by not having to worry about sedation that otherwise would have been required for CT imaging. Breath hold is also optional with the Flash technology where images are acquired in the blink of an eye. More

Siemens wins $135 million service contract from one of the largest U.S. clinics

October 14, 2009

Malvern, Pa., Oct. 14, 2009 – The University of Pennsylvania Health System, one of the largest health systems in the United States, has awarded a $135 million contract for Integrated Service Management to Siemens Healthcare. Over the next seven years, Siemens will be servicing and ensuring around-the-clock availability of diagnostic systems and bio-medical devices from diverse manufacturers in the customer’s various hospitals. While the diagnostic systems involved include MRI scanners, CT scanners and ultrasound systems, the second group comprises, for example, laboratory systems, surveillance monitors and anesthesia units. Many diagnostic systems are constantly monitored via a data link for remote services. This can make it possible to prevent or repair faults without having to dispatch a service engineer to the installation site. Another important aspect of Integrated Service Management is that Siemens provides consulting services to the clinic on workflow optimization and offers advanced training for service engineers and operating personnel. This new contract represents a continuous extension of the preceding eight-year service agreement. More

Siemens Powerful Biograph mCT PET•CT System Offers Advanced Tumor Detection and Workflow Solutions

October 13, 2009

Barcelona, Spain, October 13, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare reported today at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear medicine (EANM) in Barcelona, Spain, that leading hospitals in England, France, Germany and Monaco have shown strong interest and adoption of the Biograph mCT, the worlds first molecular CT, to fuel advanced diagnostic capabilities and to drive greater workflow efficiencies. More

New PET Imaging Application Helps Improve Detection of Advanced Coronary Artery Disease

October 6, 2009

Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 6, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announced today the availability of syngo® Dynamic PET with Myocardial Blood Flow, a new cardiac imaging software application for the industry-leading Biograph® PET•CT scanners that may have significant impact on the diagnosis of patients with advanced coronary artery disease (CAD) and specifically, with those patients with multi-vessel disease, or those who are asymptomatic. This new application can be seen at the Siemens booth 207, at the American Society for Nuclear Cardiology Scientific Session in Minneapolis. More

Study Offers Hope for Advancement in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

September 23, 2009

Montreal, Canada, Sept. 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announced today the initial findings of a new imaging biomarker developed by its molecular imaging biomarker research facility in collaboration with Dr. Jian Q. (Michael) Yu and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The new imaging agent was designed to capture and quantify the cellular expression of CA-IX, an enzyme whose expression has been linked to tumor growth and invasion, as well as hypoxia. The results were presented today at the World Molecular Imaging Conference in Montreal. More

Siemens Awards Excellence in Preclinical Imaging at WMIC 2009

September 23, 2009

Montreal, Canada, Sept. 23, 2009 – Siemens announced today the sixth annual “New Point of View” Preclinical Image of the Year awards for cutting-edge images from pioneering preclinical research. Four category winners and four honorable mentions were announced, and the Image of the Year winner will be showcased in the company’s booth #416. More

Siemens’ Donation of Digital Radiography System Benefits Children’s Health Fund

September 17, 2009

Port Jefferson, N.Y, Sept. 17, 2009 – With a click of a button, the lives of thousands may have changed for the better. As the winning online bidder for a Siemens Healthcare digital radiography (DR) system, John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (www.matherhospital.org) in Port Jefferson, N.Y., today presented a check for $285,309 to the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) (www.childrenshealthfund.org), a national organization dedicated to providing health care for homeless and medically disadvantaged children and advocating on behalf of all children. Mather Hospital’s new Siemens DR system, the Ysio®, will allow the hospital to comfortably image patients of various shapes and sizes, ages and disabilities. More

Siemens Introduces Dedicated Women’s Imaging Premium Ultrasound Platform

September 14, 2009

Hamburg, Germany, Sept. 14, 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 on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (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 and SurgiVision to Develop MRI-Guided Cardiac Electrophysiology System

September 8, 2009

Malvern, Pa., Sept. 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare and SurgiVision, Inc. today announced an agreement for the co-development and commercialization of a real-time magnetic resonance image (MRI)-guided cardiac electrophysiology (EP) system. The two companies are collaborating with the University of Utah to bring to the clinic a fully integrated, ground-breaking EP MRI system that promises to improve conventional catheter-based cardiac procedures. More

Siemens Ships syngo US Workplace 3.5 Ultrasound Workstation Solution

August 25, 2009

Mountain View, Calif., Aug. 25, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare is now shipping its syngo® US Workplace, Release 3.5, an intuitive, off-the-system workstation solution that delivers advanced applications for improved clinical workflow and patient care. The release offers comprehensive capabilities for cardiology, general imaging, OB/GYN, and vascular screening, including the syngo Arterial Health Package (AHP) for semi-automated carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurements. More

Siemens Emotion CT Receives Top Rating in KLAS Report

August 18, 2009

Malvern, Pa., Aug. 18, 2009 – According to a recent report from market research firm KLAS*, Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM® Emotion CT scanner is ranked highest among 16-slice CT systems. Powerful and cost-effective, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 enables facilities to not only perform routine examinations, such as brain, chest, and abdomen examinations, but also undertake high-end, detailed examinations, such as high-resolution CT angiography, which greatly improve patient care, as well as diagnostic workflow. More

Image. Plan. Treat: Siemens Reaches Beyond Traditional Radiation Oncology at AAPM 2009

July 23, 2009

Anaheim, Calif., July 23, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (booth #711) brings the treatment plan to the patient with the IM-RealART™ Solution, debuting at the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) in Anaheim, Calif., July 26-30. IM-RealART Solution is one of the first real-time adaptive radiation therapy solutions, resulting in high quality plans that can be produced in approximately 10 minutes or less, and does not require patient re-positioning or extensive re-planning processes. More

PETNET to Supply SNM Multicenter Trial Network

July 17, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn., July 17, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. announced today that they are a registered supplier of investigational 3’Deoxy-3’[18F] Fluorothymidine (F-18 FLT) to the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s Clinical Trial network. This was made possible via a cross reference from Siemens Molecular Imaging/PETNET’s Drug Master File (DMF) to the SNM’s centralized IND. More

Siemens Celebrates First Installation of SOMATOM Definition AS 20 CT Scanner

July 7, 2009

Malvern, Pa., July 7, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare opens doors to new applications in computed tomography (CT) imaging with the first installation of its SOMATOM® Definition AS (Adaptive Scanner) 20-slice configuration CT system at Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). As the world’s first adaptive CT scanner, the SOMATOM Definition AS adapts to virtually any patient, adapts for complete dose protection, adapts for new dimensions, and adapts to the user’s space. More

Siemens Introduces Dedicated Ultrasound Solution for Obstetrics and Gynecology

July 1, 2009

Mountain View, Calif., July 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare today introduced a dedicated ultrasound solution for Obstetrics and Gynecology, the ACUSON X300™ ultrasound system, Premium Edition (PE) – Women’s Imaging. 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 of any clinical environment – from private practices to busy hospital settings. More

Siemens Healthcare Testifies on Healthcare Reform and Building a Healthier America

June 24, 2009

Washington, D.C., June 24, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) today announced that Thomas Miller, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Workflow & Solutions Division, Siemens Healthcare, testified before the Health Subcommittee, Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of Representatives on the need for healthcare reform. More

SNM, Siemens Present Award for Excellence in Practice-Based Research at SNM 2009

June 16, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 16, 2009 – SNM and Siemens Healthcare today announced the winners of the Siemens Award for Excellence in Practice-Based Research at SNM’s 56th Annual Meeting in Toronto. The purpose of the award is to encourage clinicians and researchers to create studies that demonstrate the economic value of molecular imaging, including nuclear medicine, in the daily patient management process. This is especially important as many emerging applications and techniques are limited in their adoption. Cooperative efforts to encourage research studies hold potential to drive down the overall cost of healthcare by increasing the quality and accuracy of the information gained using these types of imaging techniques and bolsters efforts for generating evidence for increased reimbursement. More

The Future is Now—Biograph mCT Delivered

June 15, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 15, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare Molecular Imaging announces the much anticipated first US installations of Siemens Biograph mCT at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill., and at the Spectrum Health Lemmon-Holton Cancer Pavilion in Grand Rapids, Mich. Siemens Healthcare continues to lead the molecular imaging industry by providing solutions that are both progressive and innovative, meeting the specific needs of every customer. Siemens (booth #1024) will highlight the Biograph mCT at the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week. More

Symbia.net – Hotspot for Remote Access

June 14, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 14, 2009 – At the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week, Siemens Healthcare will highlight Symbia.net*, the new client-server solution for SPECT and SPECT•CT imaging applications for anytime, anywhere processing and reading. Show attendees are invited to experience Symbia.net functionality at the Siemens booth (#1024). More

Diagnostic SPECT-CT on the Rise with 500th SPECT-CT Installation

June 14, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 14, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the 500th installation of its diagnostic SPECT-CT technology. The Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke in Quebec will receive a Symbia T6-slice SPECT-CT system on June 18 and will be honored at Siemens Booth #1024 at this week’s 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto. This milestone installation demonstrates the clear market shift toward diagnostic SPECT•CT procedures. More

Siemens Makes Innovation Accessible with Comprehensive Molecular Imaging Solutions

June 13, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 13, 2009 – At the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto this week, Siemens (booth #1024) is breaking down barriers to market entry, as well as offering versatile, multipurpose solutions that help physicians provide high quality patient care, and effectively manage healthcare costs. As the healthcare landscape changes within the United States and internationally, Siemens molecular imaging solutions offer options at all purchasing levels. The Biograph™ mCT, the world’s first molecular CT, will be shown at SNM for the first time. More

Preclinical Inveon•Workplace Software Enables Powerful Visualization, Analysis Capabilities

June 12, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 12, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces the launch of its newest version of Inveon Research Workplace, IRW 3.0, at the 2009 SNM Annual Meeting in Toronto, June 14-16. This new software provides Inveon users with an expanded set of tools for image visualization and data analysis, and new solutions for important applications in cardiac PET imaging. As part of Siemens’ ongoing commitment to preclinical imaging solutions, this new software is one more tool in the comprehensive array of solutions offered with Inveon hardware and software technology for preclinical research. More

PETNET Solutions Signs Supply Agreement with Lantheus Medical Imaging

June 11, 2009

Toronto, Canada, June 11, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and a leader in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, has announced the execution of a supply agreement with Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc., a worldwide leader in diagnostic imaging, to provide BMS747158 for PET imaging of cardiac perfusion as part of the Phase II and Phase III trials. PETNET Solutions/Siemens has previously supplied all of the clinical trial doses for the Lantheus Phase I study. BMS747158 is Lantheus’ novel fluorine 18-labeled Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracer for myocardial perfusion imaging in subjects under rest and stress conditions. More

PETNET Prepared to Address NaF Production Shortages

June 10, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn., June 5, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., has reported that it is prepared to increase production and availability of 18F Sodium Fluoride (NaF) to replace Technetium for MDP bone scans. The company has taken appropriate steps to help offset shortages of molybdenum, which can result in limited availability of 99mTc-labeled radiopharmaceuticals. More

Siemens Showcases New Gold Standard in Volume Imaging for Ultrasound

June 6, 2009

Washington, D.C., June 6, 2009 – At the 20th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) in Washington, D.C., from June 6-10, Siemens Healthcare (booth #411) will be demonstrating a new Gold Standard in Echocardiography: Non-stitched, real-time full-volume 3D images of the heart acquired in one single heart cycle with the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system. The latest release of the system features unique technologies and applications that improve diagnostic confidence and workflow in echocardiography. The company will also showcase the world’s first volume 3D intra-cardiac echocardiography catheter, the ACUSON AcuNav™ V ultrasound catheter, which delivers real-time volumetric information from inside the heart. More

Inveon Preclinical Imaging System Validated Using New NEMA Guidelines

June 5, 2009

Hoffman Estates, Ill., June 5, 2009 – The Inveon preclinical imaging scanner from Siemens Healthcare has recently been validated in several publications using newly established NEMA guidelines for conducting performance evaluation of preclinical PET imaging scanners. More

Siemens Healthcare Showcases Latest Advanced Imaging IT Innovations at SIIM 2009

June 2, 2009

Charlotte, NC, June 2, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative imaging IT solutions for the healthcare market, will demonstrate the latest developments to its broad radiology, cardiology and image-processing portfolio at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2009 Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC, June 4-7 (booth #118). More

Siemens Demonstrates Groundbreaking Approach to
Stroke Diagnosis at ASNR 2009

May 18, 2009

Malvern, Pa., May 18, 2009 – As the third leading cause of death in the United States, stroke effects approximately 795,000 Americans each year – with an estimated 610,000 accounting as first-time cases¹. And for a stroke victim, the first few hours are the defining time when a quick and effective diagnosis can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability. At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Neuroradiology in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, May 16-21, Siemens Healthcare (booth #207) brings stroke diagnosis to the patient with a combination of Siemens SOMATOM® computed tomography (CT) scanner technology and CT Neuro Engine, offering a unique and complete solution for all aspects of neuroradiology. More

Siemens Demonstrates World’s First Intra-cardiac Volume Catheter at HRS 2009

May 13, 2009

Boston, Mass., May 13, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate the clinical benefits of the world’s first volume intra-cardiac echocardiography (VICE) catheter, the ACUSON AcuNav™ V ultrasound catheter, this week at the 2009 Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society in Boston, May 13-16. With real-time volumetric information from inside the heart, the new volume catheter will improve therapeutic ablation procedures and other electrophysiology (EP) applications facilitating workflow and improving performance in the EP lab. More

Siemens Announces FDA Clearance of New Biograph TruePoint 16-Slice PET•CT System

May 8, 2009

Hoffman Estates, Ill, May 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare announces FDA 510(k) clearance for the new Biograph® TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT system, which is now commercially available. More

Siemens Submits Exploratory Investigational New Drug Application to FDA for New Imaging Agent

May 8, 2009

Hoffman Estates, Ill., May 8, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare has filed an exploratory Investigational New Drug (eIND) application with the FDA for a for a new imaging agent [18F]-SMIBR-W372, to image Amyloid Plaque associated with Alzheimer's Disease. The latest result of Siemens broad PET biomarker research program, this new plaque imaging agent, when imaged using Positron Emission Tomography, has been designed to seek out amyloid plaques in the living human brain. Together with other agents developed in the program, [18F]-SMIBR-W372 may assist Siemens in achieving its goal of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages. More

Siemens Installs 300th SOMATOM Definition AS CT system

May 5, 2009

Malvern, Pa., May 5, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) has reached a milestone with the 300th global installation of its SOMATOM® Definition AS (Adaptive Scanner), the world’s first adaptive computed tomography (CT) scanner, which adapts to virtually any patient, adapts for complete dose protection, adapts for new dimensions, and adapts to the user’s space. The new system was recently installed at Community Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed, Critical Access hospital in Staunton, Ill. More

Advanced Knowledge-based Applications for OB/GYN at ACOG 2009

May 2, 2009

Chicago, Ill., May 2, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) showcases latest ultrasound solutions at the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), in Chicago, May 2-6, featuring innovative knowledge-based workflow and 4D applications that increase diagnostic confidence and improve clinical workflow. One of the highlights includes syngo® Auto OB measurements, which are an advanced clinical tool that automates routine biometry measurements of the fetus. More

Siemens Marks First U.S. Installation of SOMATOM Definition Flash CT System

April 27, 2009

Malvern, Pa., April 27, 2009 – Highlighting lowest dose and fastest speed, Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) announces Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as the first medical facility in the United States to offer patients the innovations of the SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner. The SOMATOM Definition Flash requires only a fraction of the radiation dose that systems previously required to scan even the tiniest anatomical details. The fastest scanning speed in CT (i.e., 43 cm/s) and a temporal resolution of 75 ms enable complete scans of the entire chest region in just 0.6 seconds. Thus, clinicians now have the option of not requiring their patients to hold their breath during the exam. More

Frost & Sullivan Honors Siemens for MR Market Leadership

April 2, 2009

Malvern, Pa., April 2, 2008 – Citing the company’s dominance in the market and its introduction of ultra-short, open-bore magnetic resonance (MR) imaging scanners as the new standard of care within MRI, global market analyst Frost & Sullivan has honored Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) with the 2009 North American Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scanners Market Leadership Award. More

Siemens Automates Ultrasound Applications to Achieve Improved Diagnostic Confidence and Reduce User Dependency

April 1, 2009

New York N.Y., April 1, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the benefits of workflow automation on the new release of its premier general imaging platform, the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system, at the annual conference of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), April 2-5, in New York City at booth # 413. These solutions comprise a palette of exam procedures and protocols which address the challenges that handheld ultrasound faces in regards to user-dependence and variability, as well as scan-related injuries. Siemens will also highlight how automation can support the viability of fusing ultrasound and computed tomography imaging in the clinical routine. More

Siemens Demonstrates Workflow Efficiency in Echocardiography at ACC 2009

March 28, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 28, 2009 – During the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system that delivers workflow speed and improved diagnostic confidence with non-stitched, instantaneous full-volume imaging of the heart in one single heart cycle (booth #1842). The company will also show how knowledge-based applications and automation of procedures across their platforms enhance clinical workflows. More

Siemens Highlights Cardiology Excellence from Prevention to Follow-up at ACC 2009

March 27, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 27, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates its commitment to excellence “From Prevention to Follow-up” at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., in booth #1842. Siemens comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and solutions ensure excellence in prevention, early detection, acute-care, and follow-up of cardiovascular disease by bringing together medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, cardiovascular information technology (IT) solutions, workflow, and customized support offerings. More

Siemens Demonstrates Flash Speed, Lowest Dose at ACC 2009

March 26, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 26, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) demonstrates the fastest speed and lowest dose for cardiac applications with the SOMATOM® Definition Flash dual source computed tomography (CT) scanner at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842. Siemens CT covers the entire spectrum of cardiology, from early detection to acute care through follow-up. More

Siemens Highlights Its Ultimate Hybrid System at ACC 2009

March 25, 2009

Orlando, Fla., March 25, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare) provides imaging excellence and workflow enhancements for cardiology with its ultimate hybrid at the 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) from March 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., at booth #1842. Highlights at the Siemens booth at this year’s conference is the first-to-market Artis zeego® with small detector1, which enables cardiologists to work with great efficiency and precision. The Artis zeego is part of the Artis zee® family of interventional imaging in cardiology, radiology, and surgery. More

PETNET Solutions Opens North Carolina SPECT Radiopharmacy

March 20, 2009

Knoxville, Tenn., March 20, 2009 – PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and a leader in radiopharmaceutical distribution, has announced the opening of a new SPECT radiopharmacy in Raleigh, N.C. Through an agreement with Covidien Medical Imaging, PETNET now offers a combined portfolio of high energy and low energy radioisotopes to the nuclear medicine community, further expanding its PET and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) coverage. More

Siemens Celebrates 1,000th Installation of Its All-in-One Digital Mammography Solution

March 10, 2009

Malvern, Pa., March 10, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) celebrates a milestone with the 1,000th installation of its MAMMOMAT® NovationDR, a full-field digital mammography system for screening, diagnostics, and biopsy applications. Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital, an 80-bed community hospital in El Dorado, Kansas, recently received the MAMMOMAT NovationDR, the first system to merge Siemens’ long-standing networking expertise with all the advantages of full-field digital mammography to optimize clinical workflow. More

Siemens Combines Vision and Value with 16-Slice Biograph TruePoint PET•CT System

March 6, 2009

Hoffman Estates, Ill., March 6, 2009 – Siemens expands is imaging portfolio with the addition of the Biograph® TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT* imager. The Biograph TruePoint PET•CT imaging family is the first portfolio of imaging systems to include High-Definition PET•CT and now expands its offering with 16-slice CT capabilities. The Biograph TruePoint 16-slice PET•CT will be highlighted this week at the European Congress of Radiology, March 6-10, in Vienna, Austria. More

Siemens Introduces New Economical Imager to the Symbia Family

February 19, 2009

Hoffman Estates, Ill., February 19, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the addition of the Symbia® E single detector imaging system to its portfolio of state-of-the-art, award-winning Symbia family of scanners. The Symbia E is a high-quality, cost-effective single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) system that can help improve clinical confidence, reliability and versatility. More

Advanced Knowledge-based Applications for High-Risk Obstetrics

January 29, 2009

San Diego, Calif., January 29, 2008 – Siemens Healthcare (www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights its latest ultrasound solutions for obstetrics at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) in San Diego, January 29-30, featuring innovative knowledge-based workflow and 4D applications that increase diagnostic confidence and improve clinical workflow. More

Siemens and Children’s Health Fund Congratulate Ysio Auction Winner

January 16, 2009

Malvern, Pa., January 16, 2009 - Siemens Healthcare and the Children’s Health Fund (CHF) congratulate John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson, N.Y., on winning the recent online auction for a new Ysio digital radiography system from Siemens. Siemens worked with the Children’s Health Fund, which will receive all proceeds from the event, totaling more than $285,000. The proceeds will help CHF’s programs provide urgent health services to children and their families throughout the United States. More

Siemens, U-Systems Announce Licensing Agreement on Automated Breast Ultrasound Workstation

January 16, 2009

Mountain View, Calif., January 16, 2009 – Siemens Healthcare and U-Systems, Inc., today announced a technology licensing agreement for U-Systems’ somo•VIEWer™* advanced workstation for Automated Breast Ultrasound for use with Siemens’ ACUSON S2000™ Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS), which recently received FDA 510 (k) clearance. This will allow physicians to obtain the comprehensive 3D view of the breast with the intuitive anatomical coronal plane not available with conventional ultrasound systems. The agreement will facilitate the adoption of Automated Breast Volume Ultrasound for women’s healthcare providers. More