Keeping medical technology safe from hackers Siemens Healthineers 2024-02-07 | Terézia Mézešová loves to find and fix weaknesses in the system. Watch how the cybersecurity expert and her team fight off hackers by analyzing and hardening countless lines of source code every day. You’ll also learn what MS-DOS games have to do with Mézešová’s career path. Learn more here: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/cybersecurity-center-of-excellence?stc=wwhc234188
Looking inside the human body: #MRI explained | #medicalimaging #radiology #healthcare Siemens Healthineers 2024-02-07 | Let’s take a look inside the human body with MRI.
Healthcare access: Transforming cancer care in Northeast India Siemens Healthineers 2024-01-31 | Northeast India is facing a significant challenge in terms of the high incidence and prevalence of cancer. In collaboration with the Assam Cancer Care Foundation, a new comprehensive cancer care program was established in the Northeast region to enhance healthcare accessibility and spread cancer awareness. This program includes the installation of high-end diagnosis and treatment solutions and quality medical equipment. Watch how this ensures that patients across Northeast India receive the quality care they need.
Looking inside the human body: #CT explained | #medicalimaging #radiology #healthcare Siemens Healthineers 2024-01-29 | Computed tomography uses x-rays to create cross-sectional images of the human body. When is it used?
Building a more LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive workplace Siemens Healthineers 2024-01-24 | Hear from two colleagues from India as they share their journey of allyship. They highlight the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in creating a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals at work.Their commitment to driving organizational change has encouraged authenticity and acceptance. In this video, we explore the inception of a PRIDE ERG that fosters an inclusive culture, empowering LGBTQIA+ employees and allies from diverse backgrounds. For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/allyship-india
Pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Siemens Healthineers 2024-01-10 | When our health is at risk, we rely on physicians to make the best possible decisions – from quick, early diagnoses to the most effective treatments and follow-ups. By consistently bringing innovations to the market, we enable healthcare professionals to innovate personalized care, achieve operational excellence, and transform the system of care. Built on a history of innovation going back more than 125 years and with the unique combination of our strengths in patient twinning, precision therapy, as well as digital, data, and artificial intelligence (AI), we are well positioned to take on the greatest challenges in healthcare. We will continue to build on these strengths to help overcome the world’s most threatening diseases, enable efficient operations, and expand access to care. For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/company#healthcare #medtech
Mobile MRI: Expanding healthcare access in rural West Virginia Siemens Healthineers 2024-01-03 | Meet Betty Jo and Jerry Morgan, a couple from the rural part of West Virginia, who have faced significant health challenges and need continuous medical help. Where they live, access to important healthcare services like MRI can require long, arduous drives. Here mobile MRI can make the difference providing high-end diagnostic services where they weren't available before. Watch how mobile MRI benefits patients, underserved communities and healthcare providers to offer their services where needed.For more information visit: http://siemens-healthineers.com/magnetom-viato-mobile
Haciendo accesible el cuidado de la salud en zonas rurales de Colombia Siemens Healthineers 2023-12-27 | Para personas viviendo en zonas apartadas de Colombia, el acceso a la salud puede ser difícil. La Cruz Roja Colombiana ha operado la Smart Clinic, una clínica móvil que viaja a través del norte de Colombia para garantizar que las comunidades tengan mejor acceso a los servicios de salud que necesitan. Equipada con ultrasonido, rayos x, y un pequeño laboratorio, el personal de la Smart Clinic provee ese servicio tan necesitado. Aprenda cómo.
AI in cancer care: How it changes radiation therapy Siemens Healthineers 2023-12-20 | Radiochirurgia Zagreb is a hospital in Croatia specializing in cancer diagnostics and tumor treatment. Here, AI-supported software helps clinicians to find all lesions and plan radiation therapy for a cancer patient’s treatment. With AI support for organ contouring alone, the experts are three times faster than without support. Watch how AI helps the cancer specialists provide the best possible care to their patients. #cancerCare #radioTherapy #radiationTherapy
MRI: Shorter waiting times and faster MR scans Siemens Healthineers 2023-12-13 | Getting an MRI scan at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center in North Carolina, USA used to be a time-intensive endeavor. Patients often had to wait up to two and a half weeks. This all changed with the implementation of a new MRI imaging reconstruction software. Watch the video to see how the team implemented faster scans and shorter waiting times.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/en-ie/magnetic-resonance-imaging/news/deep-resolve-boosts-patient-access
Sustainable medical imaging at the University Hospital Basel Siemens Healthineers 2023-11-22 | There is a close link between the fields of sustainability and healthcare. It is vital to identify solutions that can optimize energy consumption while maintaining consistent quality. The University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, has identified numerous ways of making medical imaging more sustainable in radiology.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/sustainable-medical-imaging
Shape 24 Spotlight: Transforming workforce challenges into opportunities Siemens Healthineers 2023-11-15 | One of the scarcest resources in healthcare today is well trained staff, especially in underserved communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts a global shortage of 10 million healthcare workers by 2030. As the number of people requiring medical care rises, staff shortages are a growing challenge worldwide. Listen to well-known healthcare thought leaders who are sharing ideas, their experience and innovative solutions to one of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare providers today.For more information visit: events.siemens-healthineers.com/shape-keynote
Speeding up heart attack diagnosis Siemens Healthineers 2023-11-08 | Femke de Theije and her team found a way to take heart attack diagnosis from one hour down to eight minutes: With an easy-to-operate handheld device that allows emergency care teams to test for Troponin I from a finger stick of blood, directly at the patient's bed. Here’s how they did it. Hint: it involves magnetic nanoparticles. Want to learn more about the team? Check out our Futureshaper story: www.siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/futureshaper-troponin-testing
Liver cancer: check your risk with a blood test Siemens Healthineers 2023-10-18 | Liver cancer is the 6th most common cancer worldwide. A blood test can identify risk factors such as fatty liver early on.
Creating a more inclusive workplace: the power of LGBTQIA+ allyship Siemens Healthineers 2023-10-11 | LGBTQIA+ colleagues Gerardo and David share their experience of how allies can work together to create a safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves at work. Despite being in different parts of the world, they have formed a strong bond through virtual meetings and collaboration. Their connection has fostered a culture of acceptance and belonging, making their workplace a better and more supportive environment.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/allyship-in-the-workplace
The future of medical education: VR and AR in practice Siemens Healthineers 2023-09-21 | How would you like to learn medicine in a virtual world, where you can explore anatomy, practice surgery, and communicate with patients in a safe and fun environment? In this video, you will see how VR and AR are transforming medical education, and how students and professionals are using these technologies to enhance their learning and performance. You will also hear from experts and educators from the School of Medicine at the University College Dublin, who share their insights and experiences on the benefits and challenges of VR and AR in medicine. Whether you are a medical student, a practitioner, or just curious about the future of medical education, this video will show you how VR and AR are changing the way we learn medicine.Find more information here: siemens-healthineers.com/services/customer-services/upskill-services/equipment-and-clinical-education/individual-education-and-practice
How to become a medical physicist in radiation oncology Siemens Healthineers 2023-09-06 | Colleague Alejandra Pecka navigated her unique path from Bolivia to Europe to pursue a career as medical physicist. During her studies, she discovers that there is another option to treat cancer besides chemotherapy and surgery: Radiation therapy. She shares how her grandmother's cancer diagnosis made it her central interest to get to know more about that cancer therapy. From childhood curiosity to her dedication to science, Alejandra's story is one of resilience and commitment. Now she continues her journey as a Product Marketing Manager for CT and radiation oncology. Learn more here: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/career-with-purpose?stc=wwhc232040
Remote training: A solution for one hospital’s radiology department during the pandemic and beyond Siemens Healthineers 2023-08-30 | Hear from the staff of Hospital Lauro Reus in Campo Bom, Brazil on how online training helped them adress the challenges faced in their radiology department due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They share how they used remote training to teach technicians the use of a new CT scanner and improve their overall workflow. They also explain how online training is the future of medical education and how it benefited their hospital in terms of productivity and quality of care. Watch this video to learn more about the advantages of online training for medical professionals.For further information, visit: siemens-healthineers.com/education
Running MRI exams from home Siemens Healthineers 2023-08-09 | Remote work is possible in the healthcare industry – specifically for radiology technologists. Meet Stefanie Hajduga, a radiology technologist, from University Hospital Essen, who is able to run up to three scans remotely – spreading her much-needed skill without having to move locations.
A surgeon who surfs: How passion for the ocean drives innovations in the hybrid operating room. Siemens Healthineers 2023-08-01 | Meet Domingos Coiteiro, MD, a surgeon at Hospital da Luz and avid surfer. In this video he shares how surfing and surgery are connected for him and why a multidisciplinary mindset in the hybrid operating room is essential. Watch how Hospital da Luz benefits from a personalized hybrid operating room setting.For more information on our surgery room equipment in the hybrid OR, visit: siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-specialities/surgery/surgery-product-portfolio/hybrid-or
Girls in MedTech: Einblicke in Ausbildung und Karriere Siemens Healthineers 2023-07-26 | Wenn du bei uns eine technische Ausbildung in der Medizintechnik machst, musst du schwer heben? Und langen Nägel kannst du auch keine haben? So ein Quatsch! Unsere Auszubildenden Anna, Nyssa, Steffi, Lina, Clara und Nadine räumen auf mit Vorurteilen und geben Einblicke in Ausbildung und Karrieremöglichkeiten bei Siemens Healthineers. Gemeinsam zeigen sie uns, wie sie mit ihrer Arbeit einen Unterschied machen und die Zukunft des Gesundheitswesens gestalten.Für mehr Informationen besuche: www.siemens-healthineers.de/ausbildung
Why finance professionals should consider a career in healthcare and medtech Siemens Healthineers 2023-07-19 | The healthcare industry presents numerous opportunities for finance professionals to utilize their skills and make a meaningful impact. Our Siemens Healthineers colleagues share their stories of fulfilling roles, how their expertise has contributed to improve people's lives, and how healthcare finance is a rewarding career with a global impact.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/careers
Fighting cancer with AI Siemens Healthineers 2023-07-12 | Cancer patients often wait for weeks to begin radiation therapy that they urgently need. Computer scientist Fernando Vega and his team want to reduce this to just hours. The AI driven software solutions they are working on aim to optimize the entire radiation therapy planning and delivery workflow. The researchers are using AI to link single imaging and therapy systems with the goal of making them act like one system. This benefits patients, who could receive a quicker and more personalized treatment thanks to this technology, and assists and relieves clinical staff from tedious tasks. Learn more about their ongoing efforts and the potential impact on improving cancer care: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/futureshaper-radiation-therapy-planning-ai
Addressing staff shortage with highly skilled radiology professionals Siemens Healthineers 2023-07-05 | The global lack of skilled healthcare professionals means radiology practices have more patients to care for and less personnel to provide that care. How can we address this shortage of radiographers or radiology technicians? In this video, you can see how WakeMed Health in North Carolina, USA were able to quickly fill an unexpected workforce gap in their imaging department without experiencing any downtime or disruption in patient care.For further information, visit: http://siemens-healthineers.com/flexforce
Anatomical lectures with Cinematic Anatomy Siemens Healthineers 2023-07-03 | Cinematic anatomy transforms how medical students learn digital health and improves patient communication.
Ultrasound explained: how does it work? Siemens Healthineers 2023-06-21 | Ultrasound is one of the most used diagnostic imaging procedures and plays a vital role in today's medical practice. Ultrasound uses sound waves to view inside the human body and most people know or associate its use with pregnancy. However, ultrasound is used in many other areas. Watch this video to learn how exactly ultrasound works and where and how it's used today.00:00 - 00:13 What is ultrasound?00:13 - 00:48 How is an ultrasound image formed?00:48 - 02:14 How is ultrasound used today?02:14 - 03:00 What are the advantages of ultrasound?
Treating prostate cancer: A patients theranostics journey Siemens Healthineers 2023-06-14 | Meet John, a prostate cancer patient, and his physician, Dr. Osborne. In this video, they take you along their journey of theranostics, an innovative concept of personalized cancer therapy that focuses on both the accurate selection of patients and providing them with targeted radioligand therapy to improve cancer patients' prognosis.As both John and Dr. Osborne share their perspectives of the process, you will learn how theranostics works for prostate cancer treatment, what the benefits and challenges are, and how it improved John’s health.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/clinical-specialities/theranostics
How cloud-based simulation helps students master medical devices Siemens Healthineers 2023-06-07 | Cloud-based simulation technology is a revolutionary way to learn and practice using medical devices in a realistic and safe environment. In this video, you will hear from students and teachers from the Academy of the University Hospital Mannheim, Germany, who have used and benefited from this innovative learning tool. Watch how cloud-based simulation boosted their confidence and skills and prepared them for the real world of medical technology.For further information visit: http://siemens-healthineers.com/smartsimulator
Treating stroke at Lund University Hospital Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-31 | “There are two million neurons dying every minute in a stroke,” explains Johan Wassélius of Lund University Hospital.He and and his team set up a hub-and-spoke-network of hospitals to deliver stroke care faster. It connects people from the rural areas of south Sweden to the high-end treatment options at Lund University Hospital.Hear from Johan why fast treatment is so important.
Stress-testing our MRIs Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-30 | To ensure the safety and quality of an MRI, several tests are performed before its release. Let’s takea look behind the scenes.
Overcoming limitations in MRI: engineers develop new technical principles for MR imaging Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-24 | The quality of an MRI scan is determined by two important factors: the strength of the static magnetic field the scanner generates and the power of its gradient coil. If you want to significantly improve MRI today, it’s important to take a closer look at the individual components of the technology. That’s exactly what our engineers did – they developed a completely new technical principle for MR imaging and made it manufacturable. For years, developers studied how to best increase the strength of the magnetic gradient field. One of their dilemmas was that increasing the magnetic gradient field limits the ramp-up speed of the gradient’s strength – but some applications need both.
Visualizing health and healthcare data Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-17 | Colleague Kaloian Petkov, data visualization expert, investigates new techniques to better visualize medical conditions. This can help both staff to interpret results faster and make better decisions, and help patients by making information more understandable. See here what Kaloian’s daily work at the Technology and Innovation Center at Siemens Healthineers looks like. For more information visit siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/visualizing-healthcare-data?stc=wwhc227380
Creating a digital twin for the human liver Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-10 | Colleague Chloé Audigier is developing a digital twin of the human liver. With her work the Senior AI Research Scientist wants to help clinicians test therapy options for liver conditions virtually so they can find the best possible therapy for their patients. For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/modeling-the-human-liver?stc=wwhc227081
Healthcare for all in Cabinda, Angola Siemens Healthineers 2023-05-03 | The lack of access to basic health care is a problem for at least half of the world’s population. But especially for Cabinda. Cabinda is an exclave of Angola that is separated from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of Congo. For many years, people living in Cabinda had to travel long distances to receive medical care, often facing risks and challenges along the way.But things are changing now with the opening of a new public hospital. The hospital now offers modern diagnostic imaging and treatments that were not available before, and people no longer need to travel long distance to receive care. Visit siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/health-for-all to read more
Conducting big data for AI development Siemens Healthineers 2023-04-26 | To develop trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for use in medical technology, our research scientists need colossal quantities of diverse, correct, and secure medical data. Ren-Yi Lo, head of our Big Data Office and her team oversee collecting, preparing, and organizing this data. Learn how this complex, multidisciplinary, and responsible task of managing patient data is handled with care for maximum protection.For more information visit: siemens-healthineers.com/perspectives/futureshaper-big-data?stc=wwhc228074
Ep. 5: Streaming into the future to unlock urine’s secrets Siemens Healthineers 2023-04-18 | What’s next for urine testing? Urinalysis interpretation enters the world of miniaturization, wearables, and the Internet of Things (IOT). With breakthrough biomarkers in development, the future for this time-tested technology is in the capable hands of today’s pioneers and inventors, underscoring the importance of urinalysis.
Being Healthineers: From building MRIs to experiencing them Siemens Healthineers 2023-04-12 | Working at Siemens Healthineers, we know our day-to-day activities contribute to making a healthier world. Yet, when we are faced with our technology in real-life, the impact becomes tangible. From personal experiences with MRI diagnostic imaging to their work in engineering, finance, quality and regulatory roles, our colleagues at Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology in Oxford, UK, share their stories of how they contribute to the designing and manufacturing of our superconducting MRI magnets.
Ep. 4: Urine: it’s like a clinical compass Siemens Healthineers 2023-04-08 | Urinalysis becomes the gold standard and reaches beyond glucose testing. The ubiquitous urine test detects pregnancy to pH, bacteria to bilirubin, ketones to kidney function. From early warning of diabetes and kidney failure to population health management, urine testing helps doctors fight the world’s most threatening diseases.
What is it like to work at Siemens Healthineers? Siemens Healthineers 2023-04-03 | How do our colleagues feel about working for a company that is striving to transform healthcare for the better? In this video, you will hear from six of our colleagues who share their passion, motivation, and challenges as they work on making a difference in people’s lives. Discover what makes Siemens Healthineers a great place to work and how we are pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere.
Ep. 3: Great chemistry: the effervescent beginning of modern urinalysis Siemens Healthineers 2023-03-29 | Urine testing moves into the laboratories where two pioneering chemists fall in love and invent the first dip-and-read glucose urine test. The birth of urinalysis opens the door to decades of development of new types of urine testing that help improve patient health.
Ep. 2: The brave new world of urine testing Siemens Healthineers 2023-03-19 | Early settlers in Midwest America were pioneers in urine testing. They set the cornerstone on a booming healthcare company that understood the importance of urinalysis and ultimately discovered the first commercialized urine tests. See how an Elkhart, Indiana-based laboratory, dedicated to finding the elusive “wonder drug,” stumbled onto an effervescent technology that would change medicine forever.
Ep. 1: What do witchcraft and anthills have to do with urine? Siemens Healthineers 2023-03-08 | Urine testing began before some of humanity’s earliest inventions. From taste to color, urine became a common, albeit primitive, method of detecting glucose in the urine. A simple urine test helped early doctors understand why people were sick. Along the way, opportunists took advantage of this ubiquitous patient sample and misused it for deceptive practices, tainting urine’s reputation. How does urine clear its name among serious medical professionals and the public?
