Aurora Imaging Technology Adds System at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care.Aurora Breast MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. Elevates Breast Care Services at UMass Memorial Center NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. -- Aurora Imaging Technology Inc. and UMass Memorial Health Care announce installation of the Aurora[R] 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. UMass Memorial Medical Center offers a complete range of diagnostic, evaluation and treatment services for routine breast screenings and treatment of breast disease - making it the leading provider of women's breast care in central and western Massachusetts. The Aurora System, a diagnostic technology used specifically for imaging the breast, further enhances the breast care services currently available. "The Aurora Dedicated Breast MRI System adds to our complement of diagnostic and treatment services for overall breast health," said Dr. Walter H. Ettinger, president of UMass Memorial Medical Center. "This addition to our breast center ensures that women in central New England have the best options available for routine breast screenings, evaluation and treatment of breast cancer." As a disease that affects nearly one in seven women in their lifetime, breast cancer is viewed as the biggest threat to women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. 1. While self-breast exams and regular screenings help women in identifying breast irregularities, there is an unquestionable need for advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, such as MRI, for women who have breast cancer as well as for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. "The addition of the Aurora System further differentiates UMass Memorial as the premier comprehensive breast care center in Worcester," said Olivia Cheng, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Aurora Imaging Technology. "The presence of a truly dedicated breast MRI system allows UMass Memorial to set a higher standard of breast care for women." The Aurora System is the only FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. cleared MRI system designed specifically for breast imaging and optimized for breast imaging and interventional procedures. Some of the distinguishing features of the Aurora System include: 1) coverage of both breasts, the chest wall and bilateral auxiliary lymph nodes Lymph nodes Small, bean-shaped masses of tissue scattered along the lymphatic system that act as filters and immune monitors, removing fluids, bacteria, or cancer cells that travel through the lymph system. ; 2) a patient-handling table that provides patient comfort and procedural utility; 3) a fully integrated Interventional System for MRI guided biopsies and localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. . The Aurora System is designed to be located within the breast care center where it is readily available to specialized physicians and their patients. As a diagnostic imaging tool, the Aurora[R] 1.5T Dedicated Breast MRI System with 3-D Bilateral SpiralRODEO[TM] is ideal for a wide range of indications in breast disease management including, but not limited to: * Detecting or excluding the existence of cancer in high risk women * Characterizing mammographically detected abnormalities * Determining the extent of cancer for treatment planning * Detecting occult cancer occult cancer 1 Occult primary malignancy, see there 2. Clinically inapparent malignancy, pathologist's tumor A lesion defined as malignant by histologic criteria, which is an incidental discovery that occurs either when a Pt is being evaluted for other reasons, or * Evaluating patients for residual disease residual disease Oncology Malignant cells or neoplasia that remains after any form–chemotherapy, surgery, RT–of 1º treatment following surgery * Monitoring cancer response and the extent of residual disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Treatment of the tumor with drugs before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor. Mentioned in: Neuroblastoma neoadjuvant chemotherapy * Evaluating implant integrity and detecting cancer in women with breast augmentation The Aurora Breast MRI of Central Massachusetts is located at 67 Belmont Street, adjacent to the Memorial Campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center. About Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. (www.auroramri.com) is a private company based in North Andover, Massachusetts North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 27,202 at the 2000 census. History North Andover was first settled in 1646 and was officially incorporated in 1855. committed to expanding the fight against breast cancer. Aurora strives to manufacture the highest quality and most cost-effective breast MRI solutions and partners with a growing number of the nation's finest breast care centers to provide the ultimate in the detection, diagnosis, biopsy and treatment of breast cancer. The Aurora System is in clinical use at a growing number of leading breast care centers in the US, Europe and Asia. About UMass Memorial Medical Center UMass Memorial Health Care (www.umassmemorial.org) is Central Massachusetts' largest not-for-profit healthcare delivery system, covering the complete healthcare continuum with UMass Memorial Medical Center, its academic medical center, member and affiliated community hospitals, freestanding primary care practices, ambulatory outpatient clinics, a long-term care facility long-term care facility n. See skilled nursing facility. , home health agencies, hospice programs, a rehabilitation group and mental health services. UMass Memorial is the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School UMMS is ranked fourth in primary care education among the nation’s 125 medical schools in the 2006 U.S.News & World Report annual guide, “America’s Best Graduate Schools”. UMMS is also a major center for research. . 1 Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention |
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