Biograph mCT
Siemens Biograph mCT offers high-performance capabilities, including routine, five-minute whole-body imaging, and provides increased patient comfort via quick scan times. Cutting-edge technology and optimum patient care solutions are supported by unique features, such as TrueV Extended Field of View, High-Definition PET, time of flight, Adaptive CT technologies, and the revolutionary IRIS CT that allow the user to reduce the dose by more than 50 percent. Biograph mCT offers institutions ultra-efficient and premium integrated PET and CT technologies and CT configurations up to 128 slices.

Symbia SPECT and SPECT-CT

Symbia's proven IQ-SPECT and diagnostic CT technologies provide a comprehensive cardio workup, while easing the burden of the global Molybdenum shortage via a reduction in technetium dose. Diagnostic SPECT-CT, including calcium scoring, uses half of the typical technetium dose, and cuts acquisition time from 16 minutes to four with the addition of IQ-SPECT technology.

PETNET Solutions and Imaging Biomarker Development
Siemens proprietary biomarker program is currently developing imaging biomarkers in the areas of oncology, cardiology and imaging biomarkers for neurological disorders; and paving the way to personalized medicine. As these markers become available for clinical use, the PETNET Solutions distribution network is in place and prepared for their manufacture and efficient distribution.

PETNET Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., operates the largest PET radiopharmacy network with more than 52 molecular imaging radiopharmacies and distribution centers at multiple worldwide locations. PETNET guarantees reliable dose delivery to meet the needs of hospitals, clinics, and research facilities through its network of radiopharmacies. Siemens PETNET operations have strategically expanded to include international locations and to provide SPECT radiopharmaceuticals through an agreement with Covidien Medical Imaging, further developing its PET and SPECT coverage.

The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, medical information technology and hearing aids. Siemens offers its customers products and solutions for the entire range of patient care from a single source from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare.

By optimizing clinical workflows for the most common diseases, Siemens also makes healthcare faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcare employs some 48,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. In fiscal year 2009 (to September 30), the Sector posted revenue of 11.9 billion euros and profit of around 1.5 billion euros. For further information please visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare.


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