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Transforming Radiology Workflows

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Sectra, an international leader in medical imaging IT and cybersecurity, has joined forces with Siemens Healthineers to elevate radiology workflows and patient care. This partnership aims to facilitate seamless integration across different systems, streamlining the diagnostic capabilities of radiologists and ensuring they have all necessary tools within a single application.

Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities

The integration allows radiologists to access Siemens Healthineers' NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT images directly within Sectra's diagnostic application. This innovation eliminates the need for practitioners to switch between various applications or workstations, significantly enhancing efficiency.

"Radiologists are often inundated with high workloads and limited staffing, making quick access to relevant diagnostic tools imperative," stated Torbjörn Kronander, President and CEO of Sectra. He emphasized that this collaboration is built upon the common goal of improving end-user workflows, ultimately benefiting both radiologists and their patients.

Features of the NAEOTOM Alpha

The NAEOTOM Alpha class photon-counting CT scanners are designed to generate high-resolution, contrast-rich images while significantly reducing the radiation dose. This advancement is particularly crucial for detailed imaging in sensitive cases, such as scanning the brain or heart, and for pediatric applications where minimizing radiation exposure is of utmost importance.

Before the integration, radiologists could only partially utilize the spectral information in these images, often relying on Siemens Healthineers' enterprise reading tools. However, with this new collaboration, users of Sectra's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) can now leverage an expanded set of spectral processing tools that facilitate thorough diagnostic assessments.

Streamlining the Workflow

After three years of transforming medical imaging through photon-counting CT technology, the companies consider this integration as a vital step toward enhancing diagnostic capabilities. Nena Stephan, Project Lead for Clinical Insights Automation at Siemens Healthineers, remarked, "This partnership ensures that advanced interactive spectral capabilities are readily accessible within existing workflows. It fosters confidence among radiologists, as they can engage with the data more interactively, enabling precise visualization of tissue characteristics while eliminating common artifacts."

Such advancements ultimately lead to more rapid and accurate diagnoses, significantly improving patient outcomes across various healthcare settings.

The Bigger Picture

Sectra's enterprise imaging diagnostic solution is an essential part of the company's commitment to providing unified imaging strategies. Its modular architecture allows healthcare institutions to evolve from one specialty to another while maintaining cost efficiency.

At the upcoming European Congress of Radiology 2025, attendees can learn more about this exciting integration by visiting the booths of Sectra (booth #D02) and Siemens Healthineers (booth #511).

About Sectra

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, Sectra aims to promote a healthier society by aiding healthcare systems worldwide in enhancing their operational efficiency. As a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, Sectra had sales of SEK 2,351 million in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, demonstrating its strong position in the global market.

For further inquiries about this innovative partnership, interested parties can contact Dr. Torbjörn Kronander or Marie Ekström Trägårdh at Sectra.

In summary, the synergistic efforts of Sectra and Siemens Healthineers not only enhance radiologists’ workflows but also pave the way for improved patient care and outcomes in medical imaging.