Siemens Healthcare Showcases Its Portfolio of Image Management Solutions at SIIM 2008
May 16 2008 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Siemens Provides Advanced Clinical and Information Technology That
Optimizes Cardiology and Radiology Workflow, Reduces Costs and
Increases Efficiency SEATTLE, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- . As a leader
in advanced clinical and information technology (IT) for the
healthcare market, Siemens Healthcare
(http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) will demonstrate the syngo(R)
Suite complete range of solutions for radiology and cardiology
workflow and image processing at the Society for Imaging
Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) Annual Meeting in Seattle (May
15-18, Booth #317). (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) syngo
Suite is a Web-enabled radiology information system (RIS) and
picture archiving and communications system (PACS) with intelligent
post- processing applications, computer-aided detection (CAD)
applications, embedded speech recognition or dictation and voice
functions. With syngo Portal Radiologist, the workflow engine pulls
only relevant information from syngo Workflow (RIS) and syngo
Imaging (PACS) to optimize a radiologist's tasks. syngo Portal
Radiologist helps simplify the work of the radiologist by
delivering a role-based, context-sensitive and knowledge-driven
reading environment. "Healthcare professionals need technology that
helps them address the time and financial constraints in which they
work, while also providing them tools to address the administrative
and clinical needs of a busy imaging department," said Ajit Singh,
PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Image & Knowledge Management
division of Siemens Healthcare. "syngo Suite provides greater
transparency and promotes a more efficient use of resources, while
helping healthcare professionals to truly experience what we call
living workflow intelligence." The syngo Suite portfolio consists
of various applications and solutions that will be demonstrated at
SIIM, including: syngo Imaging and syngo Imaging XS syngo Imaging
(PACS) stores all data in lossless DICOM JPEG 2000 format. In order
to address the large image data volumes that are produced by new
imaging modalities such as multi-slice computed tomography, a
progressive transmission protocol enables the workstation to access
large image series almost immediately. Certain syngo-enabled
Siemens imaging modalities can also transfer examinations to the
syngo Imaging server in a fast transfer mode. syngo Imaging can
communicate in traditional DICOM with imaging modalities or
workstations that have only DICOM capability, thereby providing
open DICOM- based access. syngo Imaging XS is a scalable PACS
solution that is tailored to a user's current volume and that
supports either a centralized or de-centralized system
architecture. As part of the syngo Suite, syngo Imaging and syngo
Imaging XS support numerous modules for digital image reading,
archiving, and image distribution within an IT framework and
departmental workflow. syngo Imaging XS comes with many IT
standards, such as Windows-based hardware and software,
standards-based interfaces and it includes advanced features such
as status handling, multi-monitor support, advanced image- reading
(2D) and a cost-efficient 3D option (MIP, MPR, SSD, VRT). syngo
Workflow syngo Workflow (RIS) supports the complete radiology
workflow from order entry to image and report distribution. More
efficient radiology diagnoses and interpretation are enabled via
the syngo Portal Radiologist and these efficiencies are realized by
combining the traditional information located in a healthcare
information system (HIS), RIS and PACS into a single user interface
and workspace. The system features order entry and registration,
supply tracking, event and patient tracking, coding, paperless
communication, messaging, interactive documents, online order
requisition, reaction tracking, technique capture, peer review,
speech recognition and digital dictation, PACS integration, and
bi-directional communication. syngo Dynamics syngo Dynamics
(Cardiology PACS) is a multi-frame review and archiving system
using evidence-based reporting to improve the efficiency of
clinical procedures. The solution offers access to imaging studies
at diagnostic workstations from anywhere in the hospital, helping
to improve workflow efficiency for all members of the care team who
need to consult cardiology imaging studies. By creating a filmless
and paperless environment in echocardiography departments and cath
labs, syngo Dynamics enables healthcare facilities to evolve to the
digital hospital model. syngo WebSpace syngo WebSpace turns office
personal computers (PCs) and laptops with internet access into CT
workplaces. It offers real-time access to 3D data at a doctor's
office or home, and even on the road through a network connection.
Medical professionals can connect to the server in a matter of
seconds and work with a patient's CT scans anytime and anywhere,
improving productivity and diagnostic capabilities. One of the
latest enhancements to syngo WebSpace features Advanced Vessel
Analysis, which includes a refined vessel segmentation algorithm,
centerline editing capability, guided workflow (less steps),
automated measurement tools (true/false lumen, stent planning) and
improved reporting tools. syngo TrueD syngo TrueD is a
multi-modality application for oncology, supporting PET- CT,
SPECT-CT, CT and MR image registration over multiple time points.
The application enables physicians to efficiently compare patient
scans from different time points (e.g. pre- and post-therapy) and
provides advanced image analysis and comparison, including a suite
of change detection tools, to help make more informed diagnosis,
therapy and follow-up decisions. The application supports
registration, visualization, quantification and reporting for up to
three time-points. An advanced suite of registration options
comprised of both rigid and non-rigid methods with built-in matrix
navigational tools is available and includes: Deformable
(non-rigid); Automatic (rigid); Visual alignment (rigid); Landmark
matching (rigid); and Paging (rigid). NextGen EPM/EMR Siemens
Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and NextGen Healthcare Information
Systems, a leading provider of ambulatory Electronic Medical
Records (EMR) and Enterprise Practice Management (EPM) software,
have created a worldwide strategic alliance to meet the unique
healthcare IT needs of the physician practice market. NextGen and
Siemens will provide healthcare organizations and physician
practices with access to longitudinal health records, streamlined
processes across acute and ambulatory settings, and opportunities
for enhanced patient safety and physician satisfaction. By
combining the strengths of the NextGen EPM software and syngo
Workflow, Siemens integrates the workflow processes of a diagnostic
imaging center in order to streamline scheduling and results
reporting and to optimize revenue and cost management. About
Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest
suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned
medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative
strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in
knowledge engineering, including information technology and system
integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens
Healthcare is the first fully integrated diagnostics company,
bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and
healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by
consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers
solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention
and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. The company
employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130
countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare
reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion,
and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further information can be
found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare .
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Siemens Healthcare CONTACT:
Jonathan Pocius of Siemens, +1-610-448-3236, Web site:
http://www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare
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