Computer-Aided Detection Software suits mammography centers.
Press Release Summary:
Providing full support for film-to-digital conversion of prior x-ray films, SecondLook 300 v8.1 applies CAD technology to digitized images. CAD marks areas of interest on mammogram for radiologist and is used with both analog and digital mammography technologies. In addition, radiologists can compare new mammograms with prior images, including those taken with film, on single digital review workstation.
Original Press Release:
iCAD Announces Secondlook® 300 Software Upgrade
Latest update of software improves work flow and reduces costs for mammography centers
NASHUA, N.H., July 30 /-- iCAD (NASDAQ:ICAD), an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) solutions for the early identification of cancer, today announced an update to its flagship SecondLook® CAD system. SecondLook 300 Version 8.1 provides, for the first time, full support for film-to-digital conversion of prior X-ray films, while applying comprehensive CAD technology to the digitized images.
The radiologist uses CAD technology in conjunction with primary review of mammography slides. CAD marks the "areas of interest" on a mammogram for the radiologist and is currently used with both analog and digital mammography technologies. This latest upgrade, which debuted at the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) annual conference earlier this month, will enable mammography centers to fully digitize current and prior mammography films, and apply CAD either at the time of film digitization, or later in the workflow process. In addition, radiologists can compare new mammograms with prior images, including those taken with film, on a single digital review workstation.
"Transitioning from traditional film mammography with CAD to digital mammography is a time consuming and costly process that can be burdensome for mammography centers," said David Marichal, Assistant Executive Officer of Radiology & Imaging Specialists (RIS) Women's Imaging Center, Lakeland, FL. "This new version of iCAD's state-of-the-art CAD and film digitizer system has helped to both streamline and optimize our workflow. The system not only applies the benefits of CAD technology to the newly-digitized images -- ultimately enhancing patient care -- but also improves clinical productivity."
"SecondLook 300 Version 8.1 is a dramatic step forward in our mission to provide customers a complete film-to-digital imaging CAD solution," said Ken Ferry, Chief Executive Officer of iCAD, Inc. "More importantly, the latest upgrade sets the stage for broader adoption of full-field digital solutions to support our customers' needs for greater workflow efficiencies and improved cancer detection."
Using sophisticated algorithms, iCAD detection software enables earlier cancer detection which can allow less invasive and more effective treatment options, enhancing patient care. iCAD's algorithms have been shown to detect up to 72 percent of actionable missed cancers an average of 15 months earlier than screening mammography alone.
About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICAD) is an industry-leading provider of Computer- Aided Detection (CAD) solutions that enable healthcare professionals to better serve patients by identifying pathologies and pinpointing cancer earlier. iCAD offers a comprehensive range of high-performance, upgradeable CAD systems for the high, mid and low volume mammography markets. iCAD is entrusted with the task of early cancer detection by over one thousand women's healthcare centers worldwide. For more information, call +1 877 iCADnow or visit http://www.icadmed.com/.
CONTACT: Darlene Deptula-Hicks, Executive VP and CFO, iCAD, Inc.
+1-603-882-5200, ddeptula@icadmed.com
Web site: http://www.icadmed.com/
