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NDIC LAUNCHES AREA'S FIRST BREAST MRI/CAD
NAPLES , FL., -- September 21, 2004 - Naples Diagnostic Imaging Centers, Naples' original medical imaging practice, has announced the acquisition of the CADstream 3.0 System by Confirma for diagnosis and tracking of Breast Cancer using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with Computer Aided Detection (CAD). It is the first system of its type in Southwest Florida.
The system builds on technology that capitalizes on the fact that cancerous cells absorb a glucose-based, intravenously administered "tracer" more quickly than healthy cells. While correcting for patient movement, it creates vascular maps that show the flow of the tracer material, then interprets the images and creates color-coded analyses. Tumors can be measured, and images can be rotated to review irregularities. Remarkably, the Breast MRI/CAD system can locate cancers as small as 3 millimeters in size.
Generally, the Breast MRI/CAD is used as a follow-up procedure when indicated by mammography. It can save patients from undergoing stereotactic biopsy or invasive surgical procedures, and also can serve to develop a baseline for those who have had numerous biopsies, or have a history of cancer in the family. Importantly, it also will track the effectiveness of treatment.
"This new technology will really make a difference in patient care," comments Dr. Robert J. Meli, of Naples Radiologists, P.A. "It increases both the accuracy and the efficiency of an extremely important diagnostic tool."
Earlier, NDIC introduced the first area CAD technology in connection with mammography; it was also the first in the world to introduce the combined Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/16-detector Computed Tomography (CT), a system that allows for earlier and more accurate staging and locating of cancer and other diseases. In addition, NDIC offers Open and High Field MRI, Diagnostic Radiology, Spiral CT , Osteoporosis Evaluation, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac and Cancer Screening, and Non-invasive Vascular Testing. Its physicians, all associated with Naples Radiologists, P.A., are the only in their field to have privileges at Naples Community and North Collier Hospitals . Scheduling can be arranged by calling 435-7777.
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