Siemens Introduces Advanced Clinical Applications for Computed Tomography; CT-Colonography with Polyp Enhanced Viewing Increases Diagnostic Options.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. introduces its syngo(R) 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) software, the first FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) cleared and commercially available enhanced colon viewing technology, which will be showcased in the Siemens booth (# 2729) at the 90th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), founded in 1915, has the purpose to "promote and develop the highest standards of radiology and related sciences through education and research". (RSNA RSNA Radiological Society of North America, Inc. RSNA Robust Security Network Association ) from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 in Chicago. Future 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) applications from Siemens include Advanced Bone Removal(1) for syngo InSpace4D(TM), syngo Body Perfusion CT(2), and CT Respiratory Gating(3) for radiation therapy planning. "As an innovation leader, Siemens is constantly enhancing its portfolio of clinical applications, helping the clinician to achieve faster, more accurate diagnostic workflow," said Bernd Montag, Ph.D., president, CT Division, Siemens Medical Solutions. "We work closely with our customers in both the research and clinical environments so that advancements developed can quickly be translated into valuable clinical tools that make a significant impact on patient care." Polyp Enhanced Viewing (PEV) is the latest addition to the company's growing portfolio of cutting-edge computer enhancement tools. An optional add-on to the successful syngo Colonography application, PEV is designed as a second-reader tool for automated identification of lesions in the colon. It allows the radiologist to make a computer-assisted 'second pass' over the patient data, thus attempting to increase detection accuracy and reduce reading times. Focused on optimizing workflow efficiency, PEV can be activated as the radiologist begins the primary read. The PEV results are ready for reviewing as the radiologist confirms the end of the primary read. The PEV tool then highlights potential lesions that were not marked by the radiologist, in addition to all potential lesions marked by the radiologist during the first read, and also indicates potential lesions marked by the radiologist that were not visualized by the PEV tool. As CT-Colonography (CTC CTC - Cornell Theory Center ) gains increasing acceptance as an alternative to conventional colonoscopy - and demand rises, particularly for early detection - radiologists have a lot to gain from workflow enhancing tools such as PEV. "Reading CTC is a demanding, meticulous process, requiring focused and extremely attentive concentration," said Mark Baker, M.D., head of abdominal imaging, Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic (formally known as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation) is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Cleveland Clinic was established in 1921 by four physicians for the purpose of providing patient care, research, and medical . "Reader fatigue is a real problem. Given the fact that there are not enough radiologists to interpret the growing number of CT scans performed in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , any assistance in interpreting CTC will be embraced enthusiastically by radiologists." Further workflow enhancements to syngo Colonography include automated polyp measurement and visualization of unseen areas. "These tools will really speed up my diagnostic workflow," said Johannes Wessling, M.D., University Clinic, Muenster, Germany. "It is time consuming to measure polyps Polyps A tumor with a small flap that attaches itself to the wall of various vascular organs such as the nose, uterus and rectum. Polyps bleed easily, and if they are suspected to be cancerous they should be surgically removed. manually, and we need to know polyp size before recommending treatment. Reliable automated tools will make CTC diagnosis quicker." Further Applications Advanced Bone Removal is a future feature of syngo InSpace4D designed to improve diagnostic outcomes and optimize pre-operative planning for surgical procedures Surgical procedures have long and possibly daunting names. The meaning of many surgical procedure names can often be understood if the name is broken into parts. For example in splenectomy, "ectomy" is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the body. "Splene-" means spleen. . Fast and easy, the fully automated workflow facilitates fast segmentation and removal of bony structures. It provides enhanced visualization of vascular structures, stenoses, aneurysms and stents, plus complex fractures. syngo Body Perfusion CT enables the functional diagnosis of organs and tumors, interventional therapy planning and therapy monitoring. CT Respiratory Gating supplies information about tumor motions during the patient's breathing. These applications will be available in mid-2005. Siemens CT technologies are supported by the company's Service Organization and Accessories Solutions group to ensure that customers get the most out of the technology, thus maximizing return on investment. Focused on proactive, preventive service to help customers stay up and running so they can take better care of their patients, Siemens Service Organization promotes proactive maintenance, maximum uptime and increased profitability and usability of its customers' systems, and offers a comprehensive portfolio of offerings to meet the exact needs of large hospitals, community hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers. Siemens Accessories Solutions group complements the company's complete solutions for diagnostics and therapy, with competitive pricing and the ease of acquisition from a single source. Accessories include CR systems, documentation systems, injectors, quality assurance products, positioning devices and table related accessories, special furniture and much more. 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 (preliminary figures). More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom. (1)Advanced Bone Removal is currently under 510K review and is not yet commercially available in the U.S. (2)syngo Body Perfusion is works in progress and not commercially available in the U.S. (3)Respiratory Gating is currently under 510K review and is not yet commercially available in the U.S. |
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