Computer-aided detection developer R2 Technology has installed five of its work-in-progress ImageChecker CT systems for use in detecting lung nodules in multidetector CT exams. Three of the installations (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore; St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City; and St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia) are beta sites, according to the Palo Alto, CA-based firm.
Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto are performing ongoing clinical evaluation of ImageChecker CT, R2 said. ImageChecker CT was released commercially in Europe in March.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersMay 6, 2003
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