CANCER CENTER INSTALLS HOLOGIC R2 IMAGECHECKER CAD SYSTEM.R2 Technology, Inc., a provider of computer-aided detection (CAD) technology, has shipped the first ImageChecker CAD system sold through Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :HOLX), a provider of women's diagnostic imaging systems and state-of-the-art digital radiology systems. This shipment marks the sale of the first ImageChecker CAD system in conjunction with Hologic's Lorad 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 system since R2 Technology and Hologic entered into an agreement to distribute such systems in July 2003. The first beneficiary of this new partnership is Lakeland Regional Cancer Center in Lakeland, Florida Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 78,452 and is the largest city in Polk County. According to the 2004 U.S. . Based on R2's OmniCAD technology platform, Lakeland's new ImageChecker DM (dual mode) system has the ability to provide CAD for both film and digital based mammography systems as well as a physician-directed choice of algorithm settings. This choice allows users to maximize CAD sensitivity or minimize false positive marks - targeting improved detection or decreased false positive rates. Lakeland will connect the ImageChecker DM to the hospital's Penrad mammography management reporting system, allowing full integration of the patient record and CAD results on the Penrad workstation. In addition, R2 is currently working with Hologic to provide CAD for Hologic's new Selenia 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 system. "We feel it is imperative to offer our patients the best technology for the early detection of breast cancer," said Dr. Mary Gardner, radiologist at Lakeland Regional Cancer Center. "The ImageChecker system has shown it can help detect up to 23% more breast cancer than conventional review methods, some of those at an earlier stage. Combined with Hologic's LORAD mammography system, we believe we are taking another significant step in the fight against this deadly disease." CAD is used by increasing numbers of radiologists as "a second pair of eyes" when reading a woman's mammogram mammogram /mam·mo·gram/ (mam´o-gram) a radiograph of the breast. mam·mo·gram n. An x-ray image of the breast produced by mammography. . Analogous to a spellchecker system on a personal computer, this technology uses computer algorithms to identify areas on the mammogram containing physical characteristics that may warrant a second review by the radiologist. "This historic sale to such a prestigious facility as Lakeland, underscores the role that CAD is continuing to play in the early detection of breast cancer," said Michael Klein, 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 R2. "Superb mammographic image quality, excellent radiologists and the highly trained R2 algorithm provide a winning combination for women in the Lakeland community as well as more than 1,000 other communities with access to the ImageChecker CAD system." About Lakeland Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Cancer Center Lakeland Regional Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital, has served Lakeland and the surrounding communities for more than 85 years. LRMC LRMC Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (US Army) LRMC Leesburg Regional Medical Center (Florida) LRMC Long Run Marginal Cost LRMC Long Range Marginal Costs is licensed for 851 beds and offers a wide scope of specialized services. As part of its commitment to meeting community needs, LRMC established the Lakeland Regional Cancer Center in March 2002, to provide state-of-the-art outpatient cancer care. Services include education, early detection, all treatment modalities, research and clinical trials, along with a strong emphasis on complementary care. LRMC is designated a comprehensive community cancer center by the American College of Surgeons This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Commission on Cancer. About Hologic Hologic Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of medical imaging systems dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, and a developer of state-of-the-art digital imaging technology for general radiography radiography: see X ray. and mammography applications. Hologic's core business units are focused on osteoporosis assessment, mammography and breast biopsy Breast Biopsy Definition A breast biopsy is removal of breast tissue for examination by a pathologist. This can be accomplished surgically, or by withdrawing tissue through a needle. , direct-to-digital X-ray for general radiography applications and mini C-arm imaging for orthopedic applications. Hologic provides film-based and digital mammography systems to medical facilities around the world. The company's newest platform, the Selenia system, is the only FDA-approved full field digital mammography product using amorphous selenium selenium (səlē`nēəm), nonmetallic chemical element; symbol Se; at. no. 34; at. wt. 78.96; m.p. 217°C;; b.p. about 685°C;; sp. gr. 4.81 at 20°C;; valence −2, +4, or +6. , direct conversion technology. Amorphous selenium technology directly converts x-ray beams to electrical signals preserving image sharpness by eliminating image degradation due to light scatter. The Selenia system has a number of other unique features to improve performance and image quality, including the industry's largest digital detector, which allows more than 95% of all mammographic images to be taken with a single exposure, and Hologic's exclusive High Transmission Cellular (HTC HTC HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) Component HTC High Tech Computer Corp (Taiwan, China) HTC Hennepin Technical College (Minnesota) HTC High-Throughput Computing ) Grid, which reduces radiation scatter and provides higher contrast images. About R2 Technology, Inc. R2 Technology, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a developer of computer-aided detection (CAD), a technology that assists radiologists in the early detection of breast cancer and nodules Nodules A small mass of tissue in the form of a protuberance or a knot that is solid and can be detected by touch. Mentioned in: Leprosy and other lung abnormalities. As a medical software company, R2 is developing CAD systems for a variety of imaging modalities and disease states. R2 recently received an "A" rating from MD Buyline and was given the 2003 Frost and Sullivan Product Leadership Award. R2 Technology can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.r2tech.com/. For more information, call 408/481-5654. |
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