Santa Cruz de Tenerife, December 3, 2024. The Hospiten Sur University Hospital is launching the first scanner with Siemens dual energy spectral technology in the south of Tenerife. From now on, patients have at their disposal this advanced computed tomography (CT) scanner that, in addition to very precise high-resolution images, includes artificial intelligence, allowing them to differentiate tissues with greater accuracy, improve the detection of diseases and reduce the need for additional tests. Add to this its innovative design, which allows for faster studies and lower radiation dose without compromising image quality, which implies greater safety for the patient, achieving a more comfortable and less invasive experience.
This was reported by the medical director of Hospiten Sur University Hospital, Dr. Tomás Febles, who commented that "this technological advance represents a significant milestone in diagnostic imaging in the region, offering a state-of-the-art tool for the detection and treatment of various pathologies."
"The collaboration between Hospiten and Siemens Healthineers underscores the commitment of both entities to innovation and excellence in healthcare. This new equipment not only positions Hospiten as a reference in the region, but also ensures that patients have access to the best diagnostic technologies available," adds Dr. Febles.
For his part, the General Manager of Siemens Healthineers, Mr. Alberto Martínez, points out that "the implementation of this advanced Siemens Healthineers technology represents a great step forward for medical care, significantly improving the quality of healthcare diagnostics".
This equipment allows advanced cardiology studies, virtual colonoscopy or lung screening, among others, to be carried out with unique technology.
About Hospiten
Hospiten is an international healthcare network with more than 55 years of experience committed to providing the highest quality service, with 20 private medical-hospital centers in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Panama, in addition to 175 outpatient medical centers, under the Clinic Assist brand. Founded by Dr. Pedro Luis Cobiella, it annually attends more than two million patients from all over the world and has a staff of more than 5,000 people, a number that will be reinforced in the Community of Madrid thanks to the construction of a general university hospital in Boadilla del Monte, which is expected to be completed in 2026.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid - Hospiten is a subsidiary of the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (Texas, USA). With more than 20 years of history in Spain, MD Anderson Madrid - Hospiten currently has a Phase I Clinical Trials Unit, more than 150 medical specialists trained in oncology, a total of 87 hospital beds and state-of-the-art technological equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of different types of cancer.
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