Diagnostic Workstation & R2 CAD System
R2 ImageChecker CAD Algorithm
Over the last 15 years, Hologic scientists have refined the R2™ ImageChecker® algorithm. Trained on thousands of biopsy proven cancers, the algorithm marks regions-of-interest that have well understood features of calcifications or masses.
The ImageChecker algorithm looks for characteristics commonly associated with cancer – specifically, calcifications and masses (including architectural distortions). The algorithm ranks its findings by prominence of features, places marks
on those regions above a fixed threshold (operating point) and then sends the results to the review workstation.
R2 ImageChecker Digital CAD
Earlier. Smarter. Better.®
R2™ ImageChecker® CAD (computer-aided detection) has transformed the practice of mammography by helping radiologists read analog and digital mammograms. ImageChecker CAD identifies regions-of-interest on mammography images and brings them to the attention of the radiologist in order to decrease false negative readings
. ImageChecker CAD provides powerful expanded CAD capabilities that are viewable on workstations supporting Citra® Core technology.
ImageChecker CAD was the first FDA approved mammography computer-aided detection system and has maintained a market leading position by consistently delivering the best detection performance available. Being a pioneer in this technology has allowed us to leverage a formidable and growing database of clinical cases to effectively identify masses, architectural distortions, and microcalcifications in a diverse screening population. In fact, prospective studies have shown that ImageChecker CAD significantly improves detection performance without a significant increase in workup rates.
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