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Lisa Chamoff, Contributing Reporter | November 14, 2022
From the November 2022 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
Philips also introduced the Lunit INSIGHT CXR to help prioritize reading lists and areas of interest starting with mobile radiography images for radiologists.
The Philips premium DR & DRF portfolio has a similar look and feel regardless of whether it is radiographic or fluoroscopic, which helps with staff training and user adoption.
"When technology works as a seamless extension of your skill set, first-time-right results become standard,” said Sascha Dauber, general manager for diagnostic X-ray at Philips. “Philips continuously innovates toward smart and intuitive workflows, which enables radiographers and radiologists to focus on the patient. Connecting data, technology, and people helps turn defining moments in the radiology workflow into a clear care pathway, with predictable outcomes for every patient. These smart workflow innovations improve throughput, reduce retakes, and increase return on investment.”
Siemens Healthineers
Earlier this year, Siemens Healthineers introduced the True2scale Body Scan feature for the Multitom Rax radiography/fluoroscopy system, which has been on the market since 2015.
True2scale performs full-body slot scanning using tomosynthesis, taking up to two panoramic images in one run with no stitching required and no distortion in the images.
Patients can be scanned while seated, standing or supine. The beam is tightly collimated with a low radiation dose, said Martin Pesce, X-ray product manager at Siemens Healthineers North America.
“You can do the whole body in 14 seconds,” Pesce said. “For orthopedic surgeons this is a big step up.”
There are also applications for severe scoliosis and surgical planning for spinal rods with the ability to image the spine in a weight-bearing position.
The technology was FDA cleared in August. Current customers will receive a software upgrade.
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