Siemens introduces interactive breastcare solution with customised DVD
for patients
21 October 2005
Malvern, PA, USA. Siemens Medical Solutions has introduced MammoSmart, a
network-connected interactive breastcare solution enabling medical imaging
centres and hospitals to provide patients with their complete mammography
history on a CD or DVD. When combined with Siemens Mammomat NovationDR
full-field digital mammography system, it offers the complete women's
healthcare solution.
MammoSmart, developed by DatCard Systems, Inc., is offered through
Siemens' Accessory Solutions Group and can work in conjunction with hospital
registration, picture archiving communication (PACS), and mammography
systems to improve workflow. Because it is easily integrated into a
facility's network, it can automatically record personal information onto a
CD or DVD before the patient even leaves the exam room.
MammoSmart is customised with personal patient data and educational
information including family medical history, mammogram images, answers to
frequently asked questions, videos on procedures, and Web links to support
groups. It can help alleviate patient anxiety often associated with
mammography exams. Additionally, patients can view the CD or DVD's contents
from the convenience of their home or take it to another physician for a
second opinion.
"For women over the age of 40, the American Cancer Society recommends
annual mammography screenings — a frequent source of anxiety among
patients," said Denise Lippy, vice president, Special Systems Division,
Siemens Medical Solutions.
Siemens recently announced the 100th worldwide installation of its
MAMMOMAT NovationDR.
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