Breast imaging workstation.
The Synapse synapse (sĭn`ăps), junction between various signal-transmitter cells, either between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. A nerve impulse reaches the synapse through the axon, or transmitting end, of a nerve cell, or neuron. Multi-modality Breast Imaging Workstation is designed
for any facility performing full field digital mammography digital mammography Imaging The capture of mammographic images on a digital grid Pros ↑ resolution and clarity than conventional mammography; DM is of use as a screening technique, and allows faster, earlier, and more accurate detection of early breast and other
modalities such as breast MR or ultrasound. It incorporates dual,
high-brightness 5-megapixel flat panel monitors for soft copy diagnosis
with an optional third, 20-inch color LCD monitor A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals. Although laptops have used LCDs as their flat panel technology almost exclusively, LCD is also the most popular for flat panel desktop monitors. Toward the end of 2003, sales of LCD displays for desktops overtook CRTs for the first time. for productivity
applications and viewing of color images. Its advanced diagnostic tools
include presets, window/level, pan, zoom, annotation and magnification,
and it automates the presentation of Synapse information such as
documents, image-processing parameters and results. When coupled with
Fuji CR for Mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her , the workstation can be used by the reading
radiologist to communicate, via notes or audio clips, with the
technologist, who can access and view prior images and results to assure
the diagnostic purpose of the current exam. FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA
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