Version 5.0 of PACS receives FDA 510(k) clearance for digital mammography
primary reading, a new comprehensive 3D toolset, and numerous clinical and
IT advances
BOSTON, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMICAS, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMCS),
a leader in radiology and medical image and information management
solutions, has launched Vision Series PACS Version 5.0, a release
representing significant advancements to its proven image management
software platform. The launch will be highlighted at the 2006 Radiological
Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting from November 26th through
December 1st, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois. Vision Series PACS Version 5.0
has already been successfully deployed at Tristan Associates in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
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At the heart of Vision Series PACS Version 5.0 lies deep clinical
innovation within the AMICAS LightBeam diagnostic workstation. Significant
advancements have been made in functionality to support digital
mammography, 3D rendering, and orthopedic templating. Mr. Rodney Hawkins,
vice president of product development at AMICAS, Inc. said, "A great deal
of our development effort with version 5.0 of our Vision Series PACS
platform was designed to ensure that our customers are equipped with the
necessary tools and workflow to thrive in a world of dramatic developments
from the imaging modalities."
Core Clinical Innovations in Version 5.0 Include:
Primary Reading for Digital Mammography - AMICAS has received FDA
clearance to perform primary interpretation of digital mammography. This
means that the AMICAS PACS platform supports the DICOM overlay
functionality as delineated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act, in
addition to other mammography-specific workflow enhancements. All of these
enhancements are critical, given the recent introduction of CR and
continued adoption of DR mammography systems.
Embedded 3D and Volume Tools - Embedded MPR/MIP functionality,
including the ability to manipulate complex CT and MR images with multiple
imaging preset protocols, capture rendered images, and distribute them to
referring physicians.
Prior Exams - AMICAS has introduced significant innovation in the
capability to quickly review and compare prior exams. With larger and more
complex data sets in radiology, efficient reviews of prior exams speeds
workflow and provides for the quick comparison of multiple studies.
Orthopedic Applications - Fully embedded orthopedic templating
available on any Web-based workstation.
Version 5.0 also includes significant upgrades to the core
infrastructure, keeping Vision Series PACS on the cutting edge of
technology in Web-based PACS. Version 5.0 includes the latest operating
system from Microsoft and the latest database and archive technology from
IBM. The entire system utilizes the latest in Web services from Microsoft
and Java. Kang Wang, PhD, vice president and chief technology officer for
AMICAS said, "As a technology pioneer in Web-based PACS, we believe it is
essential to continue to reinvest in our core technology and keep our
systems on the latest technology."
AMICAS also has enhanced the acclaimed Vision Watch monitoring tool
with version 5.0. Vision Watch is a first-class remote monitoring tool that
is fully embedded within the Vision Series PACS platform. Version 5.0
includes dramatic enhancements in the ability to set alerts, thresholds,
and reports based upon user-configurable rules and delivery mechanisms.
Version 5.0 is also fully integrated with a single database and
computing infrastructure with the new AMICAS Vision Reach(TM) product.
AMICAS, Vision Series, LightBeam, Vision Watch and Vision Reach are
trademarks or registered trademarks of AMICAS, Inc. All other company and
trademark names are the property of their respective owners.
About AMICAS, Inc.
AMICAS, Inc. (http://www.amicas.com) is a leader in radiology and medical
image and information management solutions. The AMICAS(R) Vision Series(TM)
products provide a complete, end-to-end solution for imaging centers,
ambulatory care facilities, and radiology practices. Acute care and
hospital clients are provided a fully-integrated, HIS/RIS-independent PACS,
featuring advanced enterprise workflow support and scalable design.
Complementing the Vision Series product family is AMICAS Insight(TM)
Solutions, a set of client- centered professional and consulting services
that assist our customers with a well-planned transition to a digital
enterprise.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in
this release include forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements contained in this release include, without limitation,
statements about future product and service performance and implementation.
When used in this press release, the words: believes, intends, plans,
anticipates, expects, estimates, and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are
subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially as set forth in AMICAS' most
recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All
forward-looking statements in this release are qualified by these
cautionary statements and are made only as of the date of this release.
CONTACT:
Aine Cryts
Marketing Communications Manager
617.779.7878
acryts@amicas.com
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