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Philips and Al Qassimi Hospital collaborate on ULC-PCI educational programs to benefit patients

(IN BRIEF) Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah has become the first hospital in the Middle East to host a course on ultra-low-contrast percutaneous coronary intervention (ULC-PCI) sponsored by Philips. The course is part of a global education program, with attendees … Read the full press release

Julia Strandberg named as new Chief Business Leader for Philips’ Connected Care businesses

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has appointed Julia Strandberg as the Chief Business Leader of its Connected Care businesses, effective from April 24, 2023. Strandberg, who joins Philips from Pear Therapeutics, will become a member of Philips’ Executive Committee reporting to … Read the full press release

Kees Wesdorp to step down from his leadership at Philips’ Precision Diagnosis businesses

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has announced leadership change at its  Precision Diagnosis businesses as the current leader, Kees Wesdorp, has decided to step down from … Read the full press release

Kees Wesdorp tritt von seiner Führung im Geschäftsbereich Precision Diagnosis von Philips zurück

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) AMSTERDAM, 8-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Gesundheitstechnologie, hat einen Führungswechsel bei seinem  Der derzeitige Leiter von Precision Diagnosis, Kees Wesdorp, hat beschlossen, von seiner Position zurückzutreten und das Unternehmen … Read the full press release

Télémédecine : Philips Collaboration Live, la solution de diagnostic à distance de la société, s’étend à d’autres plates-formes mobiles suite à l’expansion de son autorisation de marché 510(k) de la FDA américaine

La première technologie de télé-échographie intégrée de qualité diagnostique de l’industrie permet aux cliniciens de parler, d’envoyer des SMS, de partager l’écran et de transférer le contrôle à des collègues distants en temps réel La nouvelle fonctionnalité permet d’augmenter la … Read the full press release

Telemedicine: Philips Collaboration Live, the company’s remote diagnosis solution, expands to additional mobile platforms following expansion of its U.S. FDA 510(k) market clearance

Industry first integrated, diagnostic quality tele-ultrasound technology lets clinicians talk, text, screen share, and transfer control to remote colleagues in real time New functionality helps increase diagnostic confidence on compatible clients including iOS, Android, Chrome web browser and Windows Peer … Read the full press release

First report on the climate reporting performance of the Euro STOXX 50

Strong EU policy is driving climate reporting performance but COP26 pivotal for setting out strategy to accelerate meaningful emissions reductions Nearly all Euro STOXX 50 companies offer low-carbon products and services while over half have set science-based targets which include … Read the full press release

Philips advances commitment to faster treatment for stroke patients through expanded capabilities and new partnership with NICO.LAB

Expanded capabilities of Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – and new collaboration with NICO.LAB add to the latest advances in Philips’ commitment to reduce time to stroke treatment, a key factor in improving outcomes Partnership enhances Philips’ deep … Read the full press release

Philips 6th annual sleep survey “Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World”

70% of people surveyed have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic 72% of surveyed sleep apnea patients who discontinued CPAP therapy cited COVID-19 related reasons 58% reported a willingness to use telehealth for … Read the full press release

Philips extends sponsorship with Eindhoven football club PSV — world’s longest running partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 11-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips announces that it has signed an extension to its 107-year sponsorship with Eindhoven football club PSV for 10 more years until 2031. Since the Philips Sport Vereeniging was founded in 1913, … Read the full press release

Philips sponsors the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 27-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips announces its support to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM)’s upcoming COVID-19 marathon webinar by sponsoring the event. The webinar is designed to strengthen the efforts of the international community … Read the full press release

Philips adds Carestream’s cloud-based enterprise imaging informatics platform to its expanded radiology informatics portfolio

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 7-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips will add Carestream’s cloud-based enterprise imaging informatics platform to its expanded radiology informatics portfolio. This will happen through the acquisition Philips has just announced for the Healthcare Information Systems business of … Read the full press release

Philips: Azurion with FlexArm makes it easier for the clinician to perform imaging across the whole patient in both 2D and 3D

Gantry breakthrough on industry-leading Azurion platform opens up new imaging and patient positioning opportunities to enhance care (PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 18-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced Azurion with FlexArm, to … Read the full press release

Philips launches Philips Cares in the U.S. to help family caregivers by leveraging digital technology

New digital experience empowers caregivers and their loved ones to connect care and enhance support with meaningful insights across the aging journey (PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS, NV, USA/ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 08-Jan-2019  — /EuropaWire/ — At CES 2019 (Booth #44219, January 8-11, … Read the full press release

Philips to unveil the world’s first personalized and AI-powered shaving solution at CES 2019

Philips unveils new Shaver series 7000, the world’s first personalized and AI-powered shaving solution (PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS, NV, USA/ AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 08-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — At CES 2019 (Booth #44219, January 8-11, Las Vegas, U.S.), Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global … Read the full press release

Philips showcases new suite of radiation oncology systems and software at ASTRO 2018

New Big Bore RT and Ingenia Ambition/Elition MR-RT imaging systems and Pinnacle Evolution treatment planning software support improved patient care, accelerated time to treatment and enhanced patient satisfaction AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands and SAN ANTONIO, U.S., 24-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Philips on AI and adaptive intelligence in healthcare

AMSTERDAM, 31-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At a time when health systems and healthcare professionals are under more pressure than ever to do more with less, the promise of intelligent technology that can deliver life-changing insights from all our data is … Read the full press release

Industry-first integrated tele-ultrasound solution based on Philips’ Lumify portable ultrasound system and powered by IIT’s Reacts collaborative platform

Industry-first integrated tele-ultrasound solution breaks down barriers for care providers – from clinicians, teaching institutions, medical students and residents to EMS personnel, disaster relief organizations and hospitals with satellite clinics Enables remote collaboration and virtual training through face-to-face conversation along … Read the full press release

Philips eICU program helped Avera Health enhance care quality and efficiency

Health system has reduced costs by USD 62 million, reduced nearly 11,000 bed days in the ICU, with more than 260 lives saved in past 12 months AMSTERDAM, 27-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahead of the 2018 Annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems … Read the full press release

Philips recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate Analytics

AMSTERDAM, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it was named a 2017 Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovator. Clarivate Analytics’ (formerly known as the Thomson Reuters Intellectual Property & Science … Read the full press release

Philips will showcase its wide portfolio of OB/GYN ultrasound tools at 27th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)

Company expands offering in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound (OB/GYN) with innovations that are designed to support earlier, easier and more confident diagnosis New anatomical intelligence, fingertip control and enhanced imaging versatility features for Philips’ EPIQ and Affiniti ultrasound systems offer … Read the full press release

Philips to improve the lives of 300 million people a year by 2025

Philips makes extended commitment to improve the lives of 300 million people in underserved healthcare communities by 2025 Amsterdam, the Netherlands  and New York, U.S.A., 19-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is … Read the full press release

Philips: Automated 3D Echocardiographic analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual methodology

AMSTERDAM, 03-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a leader in health technology, today announced the results from a global study indicating that automated three-dimensional echocardiographic (3DE) analysis of left-heart chambers is an accurate alternative to conventional manual … Read the full press release

Philips is the world’s largest patent applicant for the second consecutive year

Philips filed 2,568 patent applications* at the EPO during 2016 Company maintains number-one position in three strategic patent filing areas: ‘Medical Technology’, ‘Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy’ and ‘Measurement’  AMSTERDAM, 08-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading health technology company Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, … Read the full press release

Philips and LabPON to Create Largest Digital Pathology Database

Best, the Netherlands, 08-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and LabPON, the first clinical laboratory to transition to 100% histopathology digital diagnosis, today announced its plans to create a digital database of massive aggregated sets of annotated … Read the full press release

Philips and FC Bayern Munich presented a new LED façade lighting at the Allianz Arena

The Allianz Arena is now Europe’s largest and Germany’s first stadium to feature dynamic colorful light displays on its entire façade, made possible by a connected LED lighting system New energy efficient system saves approximately 60 percent on electricity and … Read the full press release

Philips unveiled the newly illuminated National Theatre of Ghana on the occasion of its Cape Town to Cairo roadshow

21st century energy efficient LED technology revitalizes The National Theatre of Ghana – bringing new life to the historic building and reigniting cultural pride New Philips digital lighting innovations will meet the National Theatre of Ghana’s demand for sustainable energy … Read the full press release

Philips reports EUR 5.3 billion sales of and EBITA of EUR 415 million in Q2-2014

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Philips reports Q2 sales of EUR 5.3 billion and EBITA of EUR 415 million Comparable sales growth stable, with sales in growth geographies up 4% EBITA of EUR 415 million, compared to EUR 601 million in Q2 … Read the full press release

Philips launches new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities

Company launches new connected solutions for homes, businesses and cities Frankfurt, Germany, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Philips, the global leader in lighting, underlined its leadership in LED lighting by launching new connected lighting systems for homes, businesses and cities. Having pioneered … Read the full press release

ABB and Philips partner to simplify integration of connected lighting systems and building device control for commercial buildings

Philips’ lighting systems will connect seamlessly with ABB’s building device controls, reducing the cost of renovation of mid-and small-sized commercial buildings Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 31-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, a leading power and automation technology provider, and Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), … Read the full press release

Philips announced sales growth and improved operational results in its Q2 and H1 2013 results

01-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Philips reports second-quarter comparable sales growth of 3% to EUR 5.7 billion; operational results improve by 30% to EUR 530 million Comparable sales in growth geographies up 12%, driven by China EBITA was EUR 603 million, … Read the full press release