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Philips showcases portfolio of innovative solutions at RSNA 2018, comprising imaging systems, intelligent software applications and servicesAMSTERDAM and CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today unveiled its innovations in radiology to enable precision diagnosis and enhance productivity at the 2018 Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting (RSNA). At the meeting, Philips is highlighting its new portfolio of innovative imaging systems, intelligent software applications and associated services. These solutions connect people, data and technology and have been designed to meet the requirements of the quadruple aim: improved outcomes, enhanced patient experience, increased staff satisfaction and lowered cost of care delivery. "As healthcare continues to transform from a volume- to a value-based approach, and the amount of data available for each clinical decision dramatically grows, our customers are seeking more seamless, integrated solutions to enable more precise diagnosis and treatment," said Robert Cascella, Chief Business Leader Diagnosis & Treatment, Philips. "We've accelerated our pace of innovation, with 70% of our Diagnostic Imaging portfolio renewed within the past two years. We're also harnessing the power of artificial intelligence across the imaging enterprise, from improving workflow to supporting clinical decisions." AI for radiology Lowering the cost of care and improving efficiency Philips' Ingenia Ambition 1.5T MR is the latest advance in the Ingenia MRI portfolio. The portfolio comprises fully-digital MRI systems, healthcare informatics and a range of maintenance and life cycle services for integrated solutions that break down diagnostic boundaries by delivering speed, comfort and confidence, all with the aim to help improve patient care. It includes Philips Compressed SENSE, an advanced acceleration application that reduces exam times by up to 50% [3]. Compressed SENSE is now available across the full Philips Ingenia MR range, including systems that are already installed. Incorporating Philips' breakthrough BlueSeal fully-sealed magnet, the Ingenia Ambition is the world's first MR system to enable helium-free operations [4], reducing the chance of potentially lengthy and costly disruptions, and virtually eliminating dependency on a commodity with an unpredictable supply. BlueSeal does not require a vent pipe and is about 900kg lighter than its predecessor [5], significantly reducing the siting challenges presented by conventional magnets and lowering construction costs. Improving health outcomes Philips' Pinnacle Evolution is the next generation of the Philips Pinnacle treatment planning software and the first to feature Personalized Planning to enable clinicians to quickly create patient-specific, high-quality therapy plans. The Big Bore RT is a CT system designed to provide precise treatment planning through enhanced accuracy in lesion identification, tissue density calculation and segmentation. In addition, Philips' new fully-digital Ingenia MR-RT platform comprises the Ingenia Elition 3.0T MR-RT and Ambition X 1.5T MR-RT systems. Improving the patient experience At RSNA 2018 Philips is also highlighting new study data that shows radiologists continue to face efficiency challenges during MR scans. The main challenges reported in the study were patient motion and anxiety, which often results in the need for follow-up scans and an increased time to diagnosis. Whilst most respondents stated they used sedation or medication to reduce rescans, the study highlights more patient-focused approaches to managing patient stress and motion resulting in MRI productivity gains [9]. For example, the Philips Ambient Experience and in-bore Connect solution offers an immersive audio-visual experience may help calm patients, improving the quality of service for the patient. Herlev Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark managed to reduce the number of rescans by up to 70% [10] using the Ambient Experience in-bore Connect solution with its Ingenia 3.0T MR, allowing radiologists to handle more patients per day [11]. Improving staff satisfaction For more information about Philips' latest innovations at RSNA, please visit www.philips.com/newscenter. Follow @PhilipsLiveFrom for #RSNA18 live updates throughout the event including a livestream of Philips' exclusive 'Insights in Innovation Night' featuring customer and thought leader insights on transforming health for the future (Monday November 26, 18:50 CT). Discover Philips' complete portfolio of integrated imaging systems, devices, informatics and services on booth #6734 in Hall B at McCormick Place. [1] Philips IntelliSpace Discovery is for Research use only and cannot be used for patient diagnosis or treatment selection. [2] Tools/applications deployed to ISP are compliant with medical device regulations. [3] Using Compressed SENSE technology and compared to Philips exams without Compressed SENSE. [4] The Ingenia Ambition 1.5T contains less than 0.5% of the helium of a conventional system and this is permanently sealed inside the device. [5] Compared to the Ingenia 1.5T ZBO magnet. [6] Rajiah P, et al. Benefit and clinical significance of retrospectively obtained spectral data with a novel detector-based spectral computed tomography – Initial experiences and results. Clin Imaging. 2017 Oct 31;49:65-72. [7] "Economic impact of IQon for patients with renal insufficiency", whitepaper published by Philips, Nov 2017. [8] DigitalDiagnost C90 is 510(k) pending and not available for sale in USA. [9] "Realizing productivity gains during MRI scans", whitepaper published by Philips, Nov 2018. [10] Results from case studies are not predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary. [11] Compared to the average of the other five Philips MR scanners without Ambient Experience and In-bore Connect. Results from case studies are not predictive of results in other studies. Results in other cases may vary. 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