FROG physicians routinely participate in national clinical trials. Now with access to improved mobile imaging they will be able to enroll more patients in these trials of innovative radiation therapy treatment methods. For instance, a number of clinical trials are examining the effects of image-guided radiation therapy, where the goal is to determine if these highly targeted treatments can improve patient outcomes while decreasing the related toxicity when radiation is delivered near critical healthy structures.

About Siemens Healthcare


Siemens 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 will be the first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. The company delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. Siemens Healthcare employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. According to IFRS, in the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of €9.85 billion, orders of €10.27 billion, and group profit of €1.32 billion (preliminary figures, unaudited). Further information can be found by visiting www.usa.siemens.com/medical

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