Jul 18 2012
The Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine has published a pilot study
conducted at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa.,
with funding provided by Toshiba, that explores the effectiveness of
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s MicroPure™ image processing
technique in visualizing breast microcalcifications compared with gray
scale ultrasound imaging. According to the pilot study, Toshiba's
MicroPure software significantly improved identification of
microcalcifications in the breast when compared with gray scale
ultrasound imaging.
"MicroPure may have the potential to assist in the early detection of
small specks of mineral deposits (calcium) associated with extra cell
activity, allowing physicians to monitor changes," said Dr. Flemming
Forsberg, Ph.D., professor of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University.
"The results of the study are particularly important, as they show the
potential to utilize ultrasound imaging in identifying breast
microcalcifications, which is less expensive and more comfortable for
women."
The study included women with breast calcifications, originally
identified by mammography, who were then evaluated using Toshiba's
MicroPure software on the Aplio™ XG ultrasound system compared with gray
scale ultrasound imaging. Toshiba's MicroPure enabled physicians to more
easily visualize microcalcifications using ultrasound.
"This study is an example of Toshiba's commitment in developing the
latest diagnostic imaging technology to improve diagnoses," said
Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. "As a
result of this study, Thomas Jefferson University demonstrated the
potential of MicroPure's ability to visualize microcalcifications that
were not as visible in gray scale ultrasound imaging."
Source:
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
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