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Siemens denies breakup plans
Siemens AG scrambled to deny a report this week in the Financial Times German edition that the company is planning “a radical restructuring.” The article implied that Siemens might sell several divisions, including its medical technology
Siemens AG scrambled to deny a report this week in the Financial Times German edition that the company is planning a radical restructuring. The article implied that Siemens might sell several divisions, including its medical technology business, in order to focus on information technology and communications.
In a press release issued by Siemens corporate headquarters in Erlangen, the company said statements attributed to CFO Heinz-Joachim Neubùrger were distorted and that a radical restructuring is not in the works. Specifically, Siemens said divestment of its energy, transportation, and healthcare segments was not being considered. In fact, healthcare is the companys fifth-most-profitable business segment, according to Joe Camaratta, VP of marketing for Siemens Medical Systems in Iselin, NJ.
European Society of Breast Imaging Issues Updated Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
April 24th 2024One of the recommendations from the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) is annual breast MRI exams starting at 25 years of age for women deemed to be at high risk for breast cancer.
Study Reveals Benefits of Photon-Counting CT for Assessing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
April 23rd 2024In comparison to energy-integrating detector CT for the workup of suspected acute pulmonary embolism, the use of photon-counting detector CT reduced radiation dosing by 48 percent, according to newly published research.
