In digital X-ray breast imaging, radiation passes through the examined breast to a detector. Primary radiation supplies the information needed to produce the X-ray image, while scattered radiation is absorbed by special grids positioned between the breast and the detector. Unfortunately, these scatter grids also absorb part of the all-important primary radiation, forcing physicians to use a higher dose to obtain images of desired quality. Since mammography means regular screening of healthy women, minimizing dose is extremely important. Siemens’new reconstruction algorithm for the Mammomat Inspiration system
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The Somatom Perspective family of CT scanners that are particularly economical has two new members, the 16- and 32-slice configurations. These new models make numerous high-end technologies available to a broader clientele for the first time with an additional option to upgrade the systems later to the established 64- and 128-slice configurations. For all four configurations, the company now offers the innovative eCockpit technology package, which makes the Somatom Perspective not only easier and more cost-efficient to use, but also lengthens the systems’service life.
The well-established eMode function, for example, helps reduce equipment downtime by more than 20 percent. With the Somatom Perspective, Siemens Healthcare expands its product range in the lower and mediumpriced segments. The two additional configurations make it possible to tailor a CT system individually to fit particular clinical needs. For example, the 16-slice configuration is suitable above all for routine scans in oncology and for imaging the head, lungs, abdomen, or chest. However, the model is also useful in pain therapy to ensure that analgesics are delivered to the right place during surgery. The 32-slice configuration provides more detailed imaging for bone fractures, examinations of the inner ear, or vascular applications; whereas the 64-slice scanner has remarkably fast image acquisition. With particularly short scanning times, the 128-slice configuration is especially suitable for diagnostics in cardiology and pediatrics. Technologies such as Safire (Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction) are now available in the segment of 16- and 32-slice CT scanners. The iterative image reconstruction method enables to reduce radiation dose by as much as 60 percent, or improve image quality correspondingly.
In future it will also be possible to acquire single source Dual Energy images with any Somatom Perspective model. With this innovation, the same region of the body is scanned twice in succession at two different tube voltages, i.e. energy levels, using half the radiation dose each time. Merging the two image datasets provides information not only about pure morphology, but also additional details about the composition of the scanned tissue. For example, metal artifacts
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The Globe-Trotter GT5400 offers complete care for neonates and newborns during inter- and intra-hospital transport. Central functions such as thermoregulation, ventilation, infusion technology, and real-time monitoring are combined on a modular frame. Instead of having to provide separate solutions for different forms of transport, hospitals can now use the GT5400 as a universal transport incubator system. Whether for a trolley in an ambulance or for mounting in an emergency helicopter or airplane, the GT5400 can be individually configured to the respective transport requirements. The GT5400 has been tested and certified according to international standards for ground and air transport. The heart of the system is the TI500 incubator. In addition to the incubator the GT5400 comes standard with a ventilator. Hospitals or service providers can further combine the system with a vital signs monitor, active humidification, and infusion pump holder with locking mechanisms for up to 4 syringes. Furthermore, the GT5400 provides an area for additional hospital transport equipment. The team accompanying the transport must be able to constantly monitor all important functions and the patient. Accordingly the GT5400 has a separate digital display making it easy to read the filling status of the gas cylinders. The GT5400 system holds up to four gas cylinders on individual slide-out trays below the transport incubator. This helps transport personnel easily access the gas cylinders when they need to be changed.  Thanks to the overall ergonomic concept of the system, the care giver can reach all operating elements easily.

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Dr Camscope 3D laparoscopy system offers a stereoscopic image thanks to its visual depth perception function. Through this realistic 3D image, the surgeon is able to control surgical tools precisely so that operation time can be reduced. Many surgeons and doctors rely on the quality of the image while performing MIS (Minimally invasive surgery). Because they depend solely on the monitor which they view while using the laparoscopy system, it is crucial that they see exactly inside the body of the patient without exclusion of any details. When it comes to image quality, Sometech’s 3D laparoscopy system delivers a crisp FULL HD 1080P 3D visualization like no other. Other systems may use HD or 1080I which is not as good. Sometech’s laparoscope uses a camera equipped with two units of 3 chip CCD that not only express vivid and rich colours but also provide a clear and correct image. The equipment features touch screen buttons that are intuitive and convenient for users. A compact recorder makes it possible to record a full HD 3D surgery for training and quality assurance purposes. The user can save up to 50 hours of full HD 3D surgery. Still image capturing is also available.
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