"A growing body of research continues to support electronic brachytherapy as a viable treatment option across a range of clinical applications," added Ferry. "The Xoft System's multidisciplinary approach offers a cost-effective treatment option with many important advantages for both clinicians and patients."

About Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
The Hospital was founded in 1955 with the name "Residencia Jose Antonio". In 1971 it was extended with the Rehabilitation, Traumatology and Burns Hospital and the Maternity Hospital. In 1976 it undertook a multi-phase modernization program, converting over the years to form what since 1984 has been known as the "Hospital Miguel Servet". In 1999 the Hospital reached the category of University Hospital, under the name of the "Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet". In addition to undergraduate teaching the hospital offers training for residents in around forty specializations. The Hospital today is the largest in Aragon and among the first in Spain in terms of both volume as well as complexity. It has 1288 installed beds, 33 operating rooms and a long list of Units, with a reference population of over 800,000 inhabitants in the Autonomous Community of Aragon. Every year the hospital receives 46,000 admissions, offers 800,000 consultations and performs 37,000 surgeries. The hospital has an average occupation of over 76%, and 5500 employees. The hospital also has two national reference units (Burns and Multiple Sclerosis) as well as special reference units for all of Aragon and neighboring provinces.
About Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) System
The Xoft System is an isotope-free radiation treatment that is FDA cleared, CE marked, and licensed in a growing number of countries for the treatment of cancer anywhere in the body, including treatment of early-stage breast cancer, gynecological cancers and non-melanoma skin cancer. It utilizes a proprietary miniaturized x-ray as the radiation source that delivers precise treatment directly to cancerous areas while sparing healthy tissue and organs. The Xoft System requires only minimal shielding and therefore does not require room redesign or construction investment. Minimal shielding also allows medical personnel to remain in the room with the patient during treatment. The mobility of the Xoft System makes it easy to treat patients at multiple locations and to easily store the system when not in use. The Axxent Hub is a cloud-based oncology collaboration software solution that enables centers to monitor treatment workflow and enhance communication between clinical specialists. Xoft is a wholly owned subsidiary of iCAD, Inc. For more information about Xoft visit www.xoftinc.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @xofticad.

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