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Breakthrough Research Presented at International Radiology Meeting Finds CAD Highly Effective in Detecting Missed Cancers
NASHUA, N.H. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - iCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICAD), an industry-leading provider of
advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for the early
identification of cancer, today announces new research presented at the
Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS) 23rd International
Congress and Exhibition being held in Berlin, Germany from June 23-27
2009. Original research presented by Rachel F. Brem, MD Professor of
Radiology, and Vice Chair of Research and Faculty Development at The
George Washington University Medical Center, further supported the use
of computer-aided detection as an effective breast cancer detection tool.
The multicenter study evaluated the performance of computer-aided
detection (CAD) with computed radiography (CR) for mammography in the
detection of breast cancers that had previously been missed. Dr. Brem's
findings showed that of the confirmed cancers, 55 percent were missed by
at least one of the six readers. CAD correctly pinpointed 88 percent of
all cancers, adding further evidence of the clinical need for CAD with
CR.
"Even under ideal circumstances, it can be difficult for radiologists to
determine what abnormalities in a mammogram could be cancerous and
warrant closer evaluation," said Dr. Brem. "Our research confirmed that
by adding computer-aided detection, readers are better equipped to
detect breast cancers that otherwise would not be identified."
In addition, special sessions on breast CAD including real-time
demonstrations, panel discussions and clinical evaluations of iCAD's
technology were shared at CARS.
"iCAD is dedicated to providing radiologists with the tools they need to
help them find more cancers at an earlier stage," said Ken Ferry,
President and CEO of iCAD. "Dr. Brem's study utilizing SecondLook CAD
further supports the comprehensive body of evidence that has helped iCAD
become a global market leader in CAD solutions for breast, prostate and
colon cancers."
Dr. Brem is a member of iCAD's Board of Directors.
About iCAD, Inc.
iCAD, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis
and workflow 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 Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) systems and workflow
solutions for mammography (film-based, digital radiography (DR) and
computed radiography (CR)), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and
Computed Tomography (CT). Since receiving FDA approval for the Company's
first breast cancer detection product in 2002, over 3,100 iCAD systems
have been placed in healthcare practices worldwide. iCAD's solutions aid
in the early detection of the most prevalent cancers including breast,
prostate and in the future, colon and lung cancer. For more information,
call (877) iCADnow or visit www.icadmed.com.
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