Siemens Introduces ACUSON Antares 5.0 Release and Spotlights ACUSON X150 Ultrasound System.New Workflow-Enhancing Ultrasound Applications for OB/GYN and Breast Imaging SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- 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. Ultrasound Division www.usa.siemens.com/medical will introduce the 5.0 release of their ACUSON Antares[TM] ultrasound platform at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of medical doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. It has a membership of over 49,000[1] and represents 90 percent of U.S. Annual Meeting in San Diego, May 5-9. The 5.0 release offers powerful innovations in five clinical application areas, including breast and OB/GYN imaging. Siemens' eSie Touch([TM]) elasticity imaging technology includes a speed-of-sound adaptation designed for fatty breast imaging, and bundles with Siemens' Advanced SieClear([TM]) spatial compounding, which provides an industry-leading 13 lines of sight applied at greater steering angles, as well as Dynamic TCE TCE trichloroethylene. TCE Environment A volatile chlorinated hydrocarbon that boils at 88ºC and is highly soluble–1000 ppm in water, with various industrial uses Toxicity Peripheral neuropathy, carcinogenic. [TM] tissue contrast enhancement technology providing speckle Speckle The generation of a random intensity distribution, called a speckle pattern, when light from a highly coherent source, such as a laser, is scattered by a rough surface or inhomogeneous medium. reduction and motion correction. For OB/GYN applications, the Antares 5.0 release offers Advanced fourSight[TM] technology, a comprehensive suite of acquisition, rendering, and post-processing tools, and syngo([R]) Auto OB Measurements, to streamline and improve workflow. Amnioscopic rendering is another key innovation - this unique surface-rendering technique developed by Siemens Corporate Research provides stunningly realistic and detailed views of the fetus, enabling greater diagnostic confidence in 3D and 4D imaging. With Advanced fourSight technology, users now have greater flexibility to analyze 2D, 3D and 4D studies. New features include MultiSlice Imaging, which displays a matrix of 2D images from any plane in a volume, just like on a 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. scanner, and Automated Volume Measurement for rapid segmentation and capture of volume measurements from any 3D volume. To further improve OB workflow and clinical efficiency, Siemens' syngo Auto OB Measurements software generates semi-automatic biometric fetal measurements for bi-parietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference and femur femur (fē`mər): see leg. length. The software can shorten exam time by reducing keystrokes required for these measurements up to 75 percent, as well as improve departmental consistency by reducing operator variance. Siemens will also showcase the newest member of its X Class family of products, the ACUSON X150[TM] ultrasound system. The system delivers an outstanding combination of diagnostic performance, ergonomics and scalability. Compact and portable, it is designed to fit the clinical needs of busy OB/GYN settings and grow as patient requirements or clinical applications evolve. Field upgradeability allows the user total flexibility to add sensitive color and power Doppler capabilities and a cardiac screening application. The ACUSON X150 features 3-Scape([TM]) real-time 3D imaging for the construction of real-time 3D images during free-hand acquisition. Its 15-inch flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time is mounted on an articulating arm providing a wide range of motion to achieve a comfortable scanning position, even when space is tight. "With both our new systems, we are delivering optimized clinical applications for OB/GYN," said Klaus Hambuechen, President of Siemens Medical Solutions Ultrasound Division. "Both provide unparalleled workflow optimization and high-throughput imaging with an imaging performance customers expect from a Siemens system." About Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SI) is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. 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. Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics - such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics - mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company. Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 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 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30). Further information can be found by visiting www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom. |
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