Philippines
Nearly 300 radiologists and healthcare professionals gathered in Cebu and Manila for the return of the Radiology Across Borders (RAB) IMPACT Program, reinforcing a shared commitment to enhancing breast imaging expertise and improving patient care across the Philippines – together with the Philippine College of Radiology.
Siemens Healthineers Philippines champions unstoppable spirit through sports
At the northernmost tip of the Philippines lies Batanes, a remote island province surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. With the nearest referral hospital over 200 kilometers away and access limited to air travel, Ivatans—its resilient indigenous people—have long struggled with timely and quality healthcare.
Cardiovascular care for athletes presents various complexities. While athletic training and regular exercise generally bolster cardiovascular wellness, they may also increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Leon D. Hernandez Memorial Hospital in Daet, Camarines Norte is expanding access to diagnostic imaging with the installation of the MOBILETT Impact, a mobile digital X-ray system designed to bring imaging directly to the point of care.
La Trinidad is a town located in the province of Benguet and is part of the mountainous Cordillera Administrative Region in the Philippines. It is known for its cool subtropical climate and with a topography which cultivate vast strawberry fields as well as flower and produce farming - with what would be the municipality’s foremost agricultural fare.
Maintenance? Repair? Incident? The more medical devices that are in use, the more important it is to have all insights available in a single system - teamplay Fleet Connect
Scaling up access to routine chest imaging
In December 2020, 204 MOBILETT Elara Max were deployed to government hospitals in a span of 6 months. While community lockdowns restricted travel, more than 1200 radiologic technologists were strategically trained through virtual hands-on training using SmartSimulator - making them fully equipped to operate and maneuver the portable system when needed the most.
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State-of-the-art cardiology in rural Portugal
Learn how a provincial hospital turned into one of Portugal's most renowned centers for heart disease. And why distance doesn’t matter.
Cardiac health: In great shape but close to death
"I was extremely lucky," says Frank – and it's not a visit to the casino that he's referring to. It’s a life-saving check-up.
Imaging in a heartbeat
At a leading hospital in Lucerne, Switzerland, radiology specialists are virtually connected with technologists and patients within a network of affiliated hospitals. Thanks to the new software for remote scanning assistance, knowledge transfer is fast, easy, and cost-effective. An additional benefit is that patients have a shorter waiting time for their scan appointments – which has turned out to be especially useful in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A warrior's fight: A story of inspiration & hope
Nasopharyngeal cancer – also commonly known as nose or throat cancer - is the 23rd most common cancer worldwide. It is a rare type of cancer but is common among Asians with a high incidence for both male and female. An estimated 2.2 in every 100,000 Filipinos can get nasopharyngeal cancer before the age of 75. In 2017, 47-year-old Ryan Ravanzo discovered he had cancer – the same type of cancer his father also had.
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In this Innovation Talk, Dr. Christina Triantafyllou looks at patient experience during the pandemic from three different angles: patient perspective, the view of medical personnel, and the role of digital technology in healthcare.
Managing stroke using minimally invasive procedure
Time is of essence when it comes to stroke management. It is the mission of SIS Hospital to save every stroke patient and it is achieving this by using the most innovative interventional suite, Artis icono.
