Siemens Healthineers

Healthcare Perspectives

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Healthcare Perspectives is a podcast by Siemens Healthineers about medical breakthroughs with the power to improve the lives of patients and their families everywhere. Meet thought leaders from across the globe, as we discuss our shared vision of fighting the world's most threatening diseases through breakthrough medical technology. Hear how technologies like patient twinning, precision therapy and digitization help medical professionals to make the best possible decisions. 6f0570b4ce66aaf30246c7f725e75cf511acc6f2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Can We Spot the Early Signs of Dementia? (2/3) 20.07.2022 26:27

Dementia caused by Alzheimer's is one of the most common symptoms for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. That is why a lot of research has been directed towards understanding the actual impact of the disease on the brain. While there are several studies being conducted, the use of Biomarkers is among those that are in advanced stages. Biomarkers help in understanding as well as mo...

How Can Technology Slow the Global Rise of Neurodegenerative Diseases? (1/3) 20.07.2022 23:13

The number of people affected by neurodegenerative diseases is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. This is due to a combination of factors such as an increase in the aging population, and lifestyle choices, among others. The task of detecting, treating, and studying brain health issues has brought together the fields of science and technology. They are working to see how tech devic...

MRI at 50: The Past, Present, and Future of a High-End Imaging Technology 11.05.2022 31:33

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has played a big role in shaping the healthcare industry’s approach to detection, monitoring, and tracking of medical conditions. Since its invention in the 1970s, a lot of improvements have been made to increase its performance and accessibility. As the industry continues to digitalize, we can expect more changes that will make MRIs more powerful and efficient. Th...

The Secrets of CT: Photon-counting 06.04.2022 25:21

The invention of computed tomography (CT) was a very important milestone that improved diagnostic capabilities in the field of medicine. Though it was already seen as a game-changer and many improvements were made over the years, it was still limited by image quality and radiation dose, among other things, and not all patients could be diagnosed. This necessitated the development of the photon-cou...