Royal Philips : Philips innovations at MEDICA 2017 connect people, technology and data across the health continuum

Düsseldorf, Germany - At this year's MEDICA World Forum for Medicine in Düsseldorf, Germany, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, is showcasing innovative sleep therapy, respiratory care and diagnostic ultrasound solutions that connect people, technology and data across the health continuum - from healthy living and prevention to disease diagnosis, treatment and home care.

'At Philips, we believe a patient's journey through the healthcare system should be seamless and highly personalized, with the right care delivered at the right time in the right place,' said Frans van Houten, CEO Royal Philips. 'That means systems need to talk to each other so that all the relevant data is available whenever and wherever it's needed. The intelligent sleep therapy, respiratory care and ultrasound solutions we are showcasing at this year's MEDICA bridge important transitions from healthy living to diagnosis, and clinical treatment to home care and chronic disease management, allowing patients to return home and enjoy the most out of life as quickly as possible'.

With extensive experience in both the consumer health and professional healthcare domains, and access to the latest medical knowledge via clinical collaborations worldwide, Philips is in a unique position to provide integrated solutions that combine systems, smart devices, software and services - connecting patients and providers to deliver highly effective personalized care.

Highlighted products and solutions presented by Philips at MEDICA 2017 include: