Kodak Announces New Orders for its CR Mammography Systems in Australia, China, and Central and South America.ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Company announced that more than 30 healthcare facilities in Australia, China, Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. have purchased its KODAK DIRECTVIEW CR 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 Feature. Kodak's CR (computed radiography radiography: see X ray. ) mammography feature enables KODAK computed radiography systems to capture high-resolution mammography images with traditional x-ray equipment. "We appreciate the ability to perform mammography and general radiography exams on the same system. This flexibility enables our staff to enhance workflow and productivity. It also simplifies care by allowing patients to have mammograms in a familiar area where they receive other types of radiographic radiographic (rā´dēōgraf´ik), adj relating to the process of radiography, the finished product, or its use. exams," said Dr. JosE[umlaut umlaut (  m`lout) [Ger.,=transformed sound], in inflection, variation of vowels of the type of English man to men. ]
Michel Kalaf, Radiologist, Radiologia ClE nica de Campinas, Brazil.Kodak markets its CR mammography feature in Australia, Europe, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Asia and other parts of the world. Kodak has applied to the 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. for approval to market this system in the U.S., and the company is conducting clinical trials in the U.S. and Canada. "Kodak is helping healthcare facilities around the world adopt 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 technology," said Dina Vazzana, General Manager, Mammography Solutions, Kodak's Health Group. "In addition to supplying a cost-effective, flexible CR solution for mammography, we also offer consulting services to help facilities maximize the efficiency of their new digital workflow In print publishing, using the computer to lay out text and illustrations prior to creating film negatives for every page or going directly to plate. Prior to digital workflow, the typesetting and pre-press stages were far more time consuming and labor-intensive. ." The following facilities are among those that recently purchased Kodak's CR mammography feature:
Argentina
Centro de Diag del Dr. Marcos Flajzer
Australia
Southern Radiology
Brazil
CDPI Rio de Janeiro
CLINICA BORIS BERENSTEIN Recife
CLINICA CEDIMAGEM Juiz de Fora
CLINICA DELFIN Salvador
CLINICA JJS Limeira
CLINICA LUCIDO PORTELLA
RCC Campinas
CLINICA SONITEC Florianopolis
LABORATORIOS HERMES PARDINI Belo Horizonte
CEDIC Cuiaba
UDI 25 HORAS Teresina
China
AnHui BengBu No. 2 Hospital
Guang Xi Medical University Affiliated No. 4 Hospital
Guang Zhou Zhong Shan University Affiliated No. 2 Hospital
Shan Xi TaiYuan Central Hospital
YunNan Province Medical College Affiliated No.1 Hospital
Wei Hai City Hospital
Hong Kong
Asian Medical Diagnostic Center
Matilda Hospital
Mexico
Beneficencia Espanola en SLP y Torreon
Dres. Banuelos en Guadalajara
Hospital Angeles Mexico
Laboratorio Medico del Chopo
Unidad de Radiodiagnostico
Korea
Ansae Hospital
Gochang Hospital
JinHae Saemyung Hospital
KwangJu Samsung Hospital
Soonchun Hana Hospital
Wonkwang University Hospital
Panama
Clinicas Radiologicas Docati de Panama
Venezuela
Instituto Medico La Floresta
Kodak's Broad Portfolio of Solutions In addition to computed radiography systems, Kodak's portfolio of digital mammography solutions includes mammography-specific features in both its radiology information system A Radiology Information System (RIS) is used by radiology departments to store, manipulate and distribute patient radiological data and imagery. The system generally consists of patient tracking and scheduling, result reporting and image tracking capabilities. and picture archiving and communications system (PACS (Picture ArChiving System) A storage and management system for high-resolution images. Typically pertaining to the medical field, images such as X-rays, MRIs and CAT scans require a greater amount of storage than other industries. ) platforms. Kodak also markets a multi-modality breast imaging workstation that features specialized image review tools and allows rapid review of breast imaging studies from digital modalities. This workstation can be used with PACS systems from Kodak and other vendors. In addition, Kodak offers computer-assisted detection (CAD) software for film-based mammograms and has demonstrated a new CAD capability for its CR Mammography platforms as a work-in-progress. Kodak's CARESTREAM Information Management Solutions accommodate the demanding archiving and retrieval requirements specific to mammography imaging exams. About Kodak's Health Group Kodak's Health Group, with 2005 revenues of $2.65 billion, is a world leader in supplying the medical and dental professions with advanced healthcare products, services and information technology solutions. Its broad portfolio includes picture archiving and communications systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS RIS rabies inhibiting substance. ), healthcare information systems, computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography digital radiography Imaging A format for producing x-rays in which film used to produce conventional x-ray images is replaced with more sensitive sensitive electronics; DXRs produce images with1⁄2 (DR) systems, laser imagers, mammography and oncology systems, x-ray film systems, dental imaging products, and a range of consulting--as well as repair and maintenance--services. Kodak is the world's foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to not only healthcare customers, but to the photographic and graphic communications markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak's system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; and Creative Professionals rely on Kodak technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images. For more information about Kodak's Health Group, contact your Kodak representative or visit www.kodak.com/go/health. KODAK, CARESTREAM and DIRECTVIEW are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 2006 |
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