Jerusalem-based CADVision has developed a unique mammography system.
Siemens Medical Solutions announced today that it has acquired CADVision Medical Technologies of Jerusalem.
CADVision, a small research and development company founded in 1994, offers a unique mammography CAD system to help in the detection and analysis of breast lesions. The technology is based on patented algorithms that enable the detection of breast lesions in combination with advanced classification capabilities. CADVision's technology is currently undergoing clinical validation.
"This acquisition continues Siemens' focus on offering comprehensive healthcare solutions to our customers," said Hermann Requardt, Ph.D., executive vice president of Siemens Medical Solutions. "CADVision offers technologies that will further the development of our CAD product portfolio."
Siemens is in the process of developing CAD technologies for several imaging applications across multiple modalities.
Published by Globes [online] - www.globes.co.il - on Wednesday, July 14, 2004