With the recent acquisitions of Marconi Medical Systems, Agilent's Healthcare Solutions Group, ADAC Laboratories and ATL Ultrasound, Philips Medical Systems is now firmly established as the global one or two player in most of its markets. Philips is the clear leader in X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and patient monitoring. The complete portfolio includes magnetic resonance, computed tomography, PET, resuscitation products, information management, consultancy, and e-care business services. Philips Medical Systems is represented in more than 100 countries and employs over 22,000 people. All products are backed by Philips' worldwide network of research and development, and sales and service organizations. Philips Medical Systems worldwide sales in 2001, totaled EUR 4.83 billion.
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