* TEQ ultrasound technology that automatically optimizes both 2D and spectral Doppler images with a touch of a single button, greatly improving ease of scanning, workflow, and diagnostic confidence by providing consistent image quality.
* SieScape panoramic imaging as well as SieClear spatial compounding for enhanced viewing of gross anatomic orientation and detection of subtle structures.
* An enhanced screen layout, featuring a large user interface and thumbnails that allow for better screen overview and operation when scanning or reviewing.

Current Sonoline and Acuson Antares customers can easily upgrade to the expanded capabilities of the 4.0 premium edition release.


Other highlights at ISUOG included the preview of the syngo fourSight ViewTool Version 2.0, which utilizes a suite of tools to assist clinicians in evaluation and diagnosis in OB/GYN, and now opens the opportunity for radiology and general imaging with new features such as the "Clip to Volume" and "MultiSlice" features.

Clip to Volume allows the user to convert a 2D (acquisition) clip into a 3D volume. This significantly enhances workflow as 3D conversion can be performed offline for additional clinical information making 3D applications available anytime, anywhere. With ,,MultiSlice", the user can obtain and display 2D images from any plane within a volume allowing him to review individual slices for increased diagnostic confidence. The syngo fourSight ViewTool Version 2.0 will be commercially available mid October 2006.

Siemens Medical Solutions 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, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. From imaging systems for diagnosis, to therapy equipment for treatment, to patient monitors to hearing instruments and beyond, Siemens innovations contribute to the health and well-being of people across the globe, while improving operational efficiencies and optimizing workflow in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and doctors' offices. Employing approximately 33.000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.6 billion EUR, orders of 8.6 billion EUR and group profit of 1 billion EUR for fiscal 2005. Further information can be found under: http://www.siemens.com/medical

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