Siemens Expands Successful Computed Tomography Portfolio with Introduction Of SOMATOM Emotion 16; New System Benefits Any Medical Facility, Regardless of Size or Budget.MALVERN, Pa. -- Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. today introduced the SOMATOM Emotion(TM) 16, its newest 16-slice computed tomography Computed tomography (CT scan) X rays are aimed at slices of the body (by rotating equipment) and results are assembled with a computer to give a three-dimensional picture of a structure. (CT) system. Further expanding on the successful SOMATOM Emotion product line, the Emotion 16 provides 16-slice technology and a comprehensive set of clinical applications in a compact package, allowing community hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers (DIC DIC diffuse intravascular coagulation; disseminated intravascular coagulation. DIC abbr. disseminated intravascular coagulation Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) ) to take advantage of high level CT imaging. Combining a gantry Gantry A name for the couch or table used in a CT scan. The patient lies on the gantry while it slides into the x-ray scanner portion. Mentioned in: Computed Tomography Scans rotation speed of up to 0.5 seconds and 16-slice 0.6 sub-millimeter imaging technology, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 is an air cooled system and does not require an external cooling device. In addition to the economical purchase price, its low life-cycle costs and minimal space requirement of under 200 square feet contribute to the system's cost efficiency, making it particularly applicable to community hospitals and DIC with limited budgets or space considerations. "Since its introduction, the SOMATOM Emotion product line has proven itself to be the workhorse of the CT world with its advanced clinical applications, automated workflow, and upgradeability," said Bappa Choudhury, vice president, CT Division, Siemens Medical Solutions. "With the addition of the SOMATOM Emotion 16, Siemens continues that tradition of meeting the needs of medical professionals today and beyond with faster, more accurate, and efficient CT capabilities." The SOMATOM Emotion 16 provides a comprehensive set of clinical applications, including syngo(R) LungCARE CT with NEV NEV Nevada (old style US postal abbreviation) NEV Neighborhood Electric Vehicle NEV Nevis, Leeward Islands, Saint Kitts And Nevis (Airport Code) NEV Network Enhancement Vehicle NEV Network Event Viewer (Nodule nodule: see concretion. nodule In geology, a rounded mineral concretion that is distinct from, and may be separated from, the formation in which it occurs. Enhanced Viewing) and syngo Colonography with PEV PEV Partido Ecologista os Verdes (The Greens, Portuguese ecological party) PEV Prediction Error Variance PEV Positive Effect Variegation (Polyp polyp, in medicine, a benign tumor occurring in areas lined with mucous membrane such as the nose, gastrointestinal tract (especially the colon), and the uterus. Some polyps are pedunculated tumors, i.e. Enhanced Viewing) for the computer-supported visualization of lung lesions and colon polyps. For radiation therapy planning, the recently introduced CT Respiratory Gating application permits the visualization of lung tumors during breathing. Additionally, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 is equipped with CARE (Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure) functions, developed to reduce radiation exposure in CT examinations. CARE Dose4D software for automated dose adaptation analyzes the cross-sectional anatomy of each individual patient in real time and adjusts the emitted X-ray dose accordingly - without need for user interaction. Clinical results with CARE Dose4D indicate up to 66 percent(1) reduction in dose for the average adult patient. The optional CARE Vision software automatically reduces dose for physician and patient in CT-guided interventions such as drainages, biopsies, or pain therapy. The optional WorkStream4D software tool permits the direct 3D reconstruction of raw data in a pre-defined series of image planes. It eliminates the need for manual reconstruction steps - within standardized protocols the user selects the image planes required for diagnosis, and the software does the rest. Acquisition and display of oblique and double oblique images of the body is much faster than before, and enables improved diagnosis of complex anatomy. The SOMATOM Emotion line has been proven with nearly 3,500 installations worldwide, and thus is among the most successful product lines in CT history. After completing a comprehensive testing phase at clinical institutions in Europe, United States and Asia, the SOMATOM Emotion 16 will be commercially available in fall 2005. Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.07 billion EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , orders of 8.12 billion EUR and group profit of 1.05 billion EUR for fiscal 2004. More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom. 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