Results From Independent Clinical Trial Validate OsteoGram's Accuracy and
Reliability When Integrated With CR Systems
LOS ANGELES and CHICAGO, RSNA, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CompuMed,
Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CMPD) -- a medical informatics company serving the
healthcare community with diagnostic software solutions -- and OREX Computed
Radiography -- a leader in the development of compact Distributed Computed
Radiography systems -- today introduced the DICOM version of CompuMed's
patented OsteoGram(R) software at the 89th Scientific Assembly and Annual
Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago.
The OsteoGram is a software-based imaging system that enables healthcare
providers to screen, diagnose and monitor osteoporosis using either a
conventional film-based hand x-ray or an image derived from filmless x-ray
equipment. The new DICOM (Digital Communications and Imaging in Medicine)
version is designed for use with computed radiography (CR) systems such as
those marketed by OREX, which is featuring the OsteoGram at its RSNA exhibit
(booth #4550, Hall A).
"We are delighted to introduce the new DICOM OsteoGram at the world's
largest medical imaging exhibition," says CompuMed CEO Jerry McLaughlin. "RSNA
is the ideal venue for CompuMed and OREX to demonstrate the future of digital
applications on filmless medical imaging equipment."
OREX is a market leader in digital (i.e., filmless) x-ray systems. The
company recently announced that it has licensed CompuMed's OsteoGram software
for use as the bone densitometry CAD (Computer Aided Diagnosis) component of
its CR system. As part of the licensing agreement, both companies commissioned
an independent clinical trial to validate the new DICOM OsteoGram in a digital
CR environment.
An interim analysis from the ongoing clinical trial conducted at the OMC
Clinical Research Center, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
verified that the DICOM version of the OsteoGram achieves high correlation (r
= 0.97) to its the film-based counterpart. This exceptional correlation rate
was achieved while the OsteoGram was integrated with the OREX CR system, and
validates the accuracy and reliability of a CR-based OsteoGram in a clinical
setting.
"We are excited to be working with CompuMed and believe that the DICOM
OsteoGram is a breakthrough product," says OREX president and CEO Hillel
Bachrach. "The preliminary study results reaffirm that the OsteoGram will add
significant value to our CR systems by providing a cost effective,
around-the-clock osteoporosis screening and diagnostic solution."
The OsteoGram enables radiologists to increase efficiency and asset
utilization by seamlessly testing for osteoporosis using the same equipment
that they use for routine x-rays. CompuMed developed the new DICOM version for
use with digital radiography systems, which have become a high growth segment
of the medical imaging market. DICOM is the established information standard
that allows the new generation of digital imaging equipment to interconnect.
About CompuMed:
Founded in 1973, CompuMed, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CMPD) is a leading
provider of computer-aided telemedicine and diagnostics technology. The
company's core products are the OsteoGram and CardioGram systems. The
OsteoGram, which is cleared by the FDA for commercial use, is an accurate and
precise technology for low-cost osteoporosis testing. The CardioGram system
remotely interprets electrocardiograms and is used by private practice,
government and corporate healthcare providers nationwide. The CardioGram also
has the capability to automatically provide an over-read (i.e., follow-up
review) by a cardiologist. CompuMed is headquartered in Los Angeles. Visit
CompuMed at http://www.compumed.net or call (310) 258-5000.
About OREX
OREX was founded in 1996 as Digident with a focus on developing innovative
CR solutions for general dental and orthodontic practices. In 2000, the
company was renamed OREX Computerized Radiography with an expanded mission to
address the wide range of medical applications for D-CR. OREX is headquartered
in Yokneam, Israel, with U.S. headquarters in Auburndale, Mass. Visit OREX at
http://www.OREX-cr.com or call 617.244.9000.
About RSNA
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is an association of more
than 33,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists and related scientists
committed to promoting excellence in patient care. Its Scientific Assembly and
Annual Meeting comprise the world's largest medical imaging exhibition,
featuring more than 600 leading manufacturers, suppliers and developers of
radiology products and services. Visit RSNA at http://www.rsna.org .
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SOURCE CompuMed, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.OREX-cr.com
http://www.rsna.org http://www.compumed.net
CONTACT:
Erik Deutsch of Tellem Worldwide,
+1-310-479-6111 ext. 15, edeutsch@tellem.com, for CompuMed, Inc.
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