The FINANCIAL -- Capital Health and GE Healthcare announced today the first
Discovery NM 750b was installed at Capital Health’s New Jersey Hopewell
medical center, according to General Electric Company.
Capital Health is a central New Jersey region leader in advanced medicine, with significant investments in advanced technologies and its medical staff.
Breast cancer detection is sometimes difficult, as breast density in varying degrees can overlap with lesions, making them harder to find with traditional x-ray mammography; and interpretation can vary among physicians, which can often lead to recommendations for additional tests.
Molecular Breast Imaging, or MBI, is less susceptible to breast density, since the method involves a radioactive tracer that has a high affinity for metabolically active tumors, and two specialized detectors imaging the breast from opposing angles. MBI has been shown in clinical studies to outperform mammography for early detection, and in finding more cancers.
The GE Discovery NM 750b scanner features dual detectors with CZT technology. The system’s innovative detector design facilitates increased imaging sensitivity compared to conventional Nuclear Medicine “Gamma” cameras. In addition, image contrast and quality represent significant improvements over conventional systems. Imaging of the breast can be performed with only light immobilization and without the need of full compression. The Discovery NM 750b is intended to become part of a comprehensive arsenal of advanced imaging technologies that includes PET , Spiral CT and MRI.
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