Dialysis is used by patients who have lost the ability to filter waste salts and fluids from the blood because their kidneys are no longer functioning properly. There are two forms of this treatment which may be asked about on the CBET exam: peritoneal dialysis, often performed in the ambulatory setting, and hemodialysis, the more common type, usually performed in an outpatient clinic.
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Siemens Healthcare announced that its new Acuson P500 portable ultrasound system, FROSK edition allows for faster imaging, is easy-to-use, and is suitable for an emergency department that handles a large volume of complex cases.
Read MoreSiemens Healthcare has announced its corporate sponsorship of credentialing examinations from the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety in order to certify professionals overseeing the safety of clinical and/or research MR sites in the United States. According to a noted consultant involved with the exam, healthcare technology management professionals with a background in basic MR physics would potentially be “very well-suited” to serve in the MRSE role.
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Siemens Healthcare announced that it recently debuted several imaging systems for radiation therapy, helping RT professionals move closer to a personalized therapy approach for their patients. Systems include a portfolio of CT, CT sliding gantry, MRI, and PET/CT systems, as well as the company’s syngo.via RT Image Suite software.
Read MoreSuperSonic Imagine has appointed Hermann Requardt, PhD, former chief executive officer of Siemens Healthcare, as chairman of its supervisory board. Requardt has been serving as an independent strategic advisor to the supervisory board since May 2015.
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