Computer-aided detection for breast MRI may improve diagnostic analysis,
according to Spanish study
4 March 2005
KIRKLAND, Washington, USA. Confirma announced that an abstract being
presented at the 2005 European Congress of Radiology (ECR), (March 4–7 in
Vienna, Austria), demonstrates that CADstream, computer-aided detection
(CAD) for breast MRI, may improve diagnostic accuracy and increase
efficiency of breast MRI analysis. The abstract is being presented at the
EPOS Exhibit Hall in the Austria Centre. Over 9,000 radiology professionals
are expected to attend this year's European Congress of Radiology.
In the abstract entitled: "An advanced method of computer-aided evaluation
applied to breast MRI: a useful tool both for the radiologist analysis and
for diagnostic accuracy," Drs. J.C. Vilanova and J. Barcelo of Clinica
Girona in Girona, Spain, compared CADstream to standard software used for
MRI analysis, focusing on diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. The study
concluded that CADstream may improve diagnostic accuracy and increased
efficiency for breast cancer evaluation. The CAD system showed a significant
reduction in image artifact, helping the radiologist with more accurate
analysis and saving a substantial amount of time during analysis of breast
MRI studies.
"Our study shows that CADstream significantly reduces patient
movement-related artifact and analysis time, assisting radiologists in more
accurately and efficiently interpreting studies," said Dr. Vilanova, Clinica
Girona of Girona, Spain. "As a radiologist with experience processing and
interpreting breast MRI studies before CAD, I am very pleased with the
addition of the CAD system to our practice as it helps save time and
increases our confidence in the study results."
For more information, visit
www.confirma.com
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