"This leading-edge algorithm was designed to provide physicians with crucial information about a woman's short-term risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer, so that they may further personalize her screening and surveillance plan. This may include screening frequency adjustment, supplemental imaging, genetic testing and/or risk reduction strategies," according to Per Hall, MD, Professor/Senior Physician, Karolinska Institutet. "Ultimately, the goal of this technology is to enhance efficiency for clinicians and improve outcomes for patients."

iCAD also launched the latest version of PowerLook® Density Assessment software on the new PowerLook 10 platform. This leading-edge software enables clinicians to automate breast density assessment accurately and reliably,1 removing the challenges of subjectivity. It identifies the patient's anatomy, segments the breast, then measures adipose and fibroglandular tissue and its dispersion to determine the density category in alignment with BI-RADS® 5th Edition lexicon. Its consistent scores bring confident density assessment and standardized stratification in density-based breast cancer screening and reporting.

"Radiologist visual density assessment has suboptimal intra- and inter- observer agreement due to its visual, subjective assessment.[9] This inconsistent reporting causes confusion, impacts patient care and derails referring physician and patient confidence," said Randy Hicks, M.D., co-owner and CEO of Regional Medical Imaging in Michigan. "With PowerLook Density Assessment software, clinicians can feel confident in their patients' density assessment. This solution is easy to integrate and implement, and is the ideal choice for those seeking to accurately automate density assessment and harmonize the patient experience."

Density is a measure used to personalize screening, especially in the U.S., as the American College of Radiology recommends that supplemental imaging should be considered for women with dense breasts. Breast density is one of the strongest and most prevalent breast cancer risk factors;[10] nearly half of all women age 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts.[11] Currently, 38 U.S. states require some form of density reporting[12] and the FDA has proposed requiring breast density reporting to both patients and referring health providers.[13]

"Early cancer detection has a tremendous impact on women, from treatment to outcomes. These technologies empower clincians with the latest tools to personalize screening like never before," added Stevens. "The commercialization of these products is not only a significant milestone for iCAD, it's a giant leap forward in individualized patient care."

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