Medicsight Launches ColonCAD(TM) Online CTC Platform
29 Juni 2009 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medicsight PLC, a
subsidiary of MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: MGT) and an
industry leader in the development of Computer-Aided Detection
(CAD) and image analysis software that assists radiologists in the
early detection of disease, is pleased to announce the launch of
its online product, MedicRead(TM) 3.0 Colon. This online offering
makes the benefits of Medicsight's ColonCAD software truly
accessible to all radiologists for the first time. MedicRead(TM)
3.0 Colon is Medicsight's advanced visualization platform that
includes the Company's ColonCAD(TM) software. MedicRead(TM) 3.0
Colon allows radiologists to read computer tomography (CT) scans
for the detection of colonic polyps, which may be the precursors of
colon cancer. MedicRead(TM) 3.0 Colon can be downloaded from the
Internet at http://www.medicsight.com/ and will be sold as a total
solution with either a single list price or available on a monthly
installment basis over 12 months. Allan Rowley, Chief Executive of
Medicsight, commented, "The launch of the online MedicRead 3.0
Colon platform provides us with an additional distribution channel
for our exciting ColonCAD(TM) software. The MedicRead 3.0 Colon
platform is currently the only visualization workstation for
virtual colonoscopy that can be accessed and downloaded via the
Internet. This broad access allows us to reach a broader user base
and allows the international radiology community the ability to
take advantage of the clinical benefits of our ColonCAD." Access to
Medicsight's ColonCAD(TM) software is currently available through
its partners' advanced 3D visualization platforms. As part of
Medicsight's ongoing commitment to radiologists and to improving
the early detection of colorectal cancer, Medicsight has developed
MedicRead 3.0 Colon. This is a competitively priced, standalone,
CTC visualization workstation that incorporates the latest version
of ColonCAD 4.0 as well as Medicsight's MedicServer(TM) technology.
MedicRead 3.0 Colon offers a valuable centralized pre-processing
platform that accepts DICOM CT image data from either the CT
console or any PACS system. A 30-day free trial version of the
software can be downloaded from the Medicsight new website
http://www.medicsight.com/, allowing radiologists to experience the
benefits of ColonCAD first-hand. The new online application was
showcased at the Medicsight booth at ESGAR 2009, which took place
last week in Valencia, Spain. Medicsight's ColonCAD technology has
been approved for use in the European Union, China, Canada and
Brazil. MedicRead 3.0 Colon is not currently available for sale in
the United States. About MGT Capital Investments, Inc. MGT Capital
Investments, Inc. is a technology holding company that focuses on
investments in the global healthcare information technology market.
The Company has two subsidiaries, Medicsight PLC and Medicexchange
Ltd. Medicsight PLC (AIM: MDST) is a UK-headquartered, research
driven, leading developer of computer-aided detection (CAD) and
image analysis software for the medical imaging market. The CAD
software automatically highlights suspicious areas on computerized
tomography (CT) scans of the colon and lung, helping radiologists
to identify, measure and analyze potential disease and early
indicators of disease. Medicsight's CAD software has been validated
using one of the world's largest and most population diverse
databases of verified patient CT scan data. Medicsight's
ColonCAD(TM) and LungCAD(TM) software products are seamlessly
integrated with the advanced 3D visualization workstations of
several industry-leading imaging equipment partners. Medicexchange
Ltd. provides medical imaging professionals with a global web
portal containing an online sales, jobs and information channel for
diagnostic, treatment and surgery planning solutions. This combined
with a variety of relevant clinical papers, training materials and
content gives these professionals access to information and
products that they otherwise would have difficulty accessing.
Additional information can be found at http://www.mgtci.com/. All
forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the 'safe harbor'
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are based on current management
expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that may result
in such expectations not being realized. Potential risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described
in company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
DATASOURCE: MGT Capital Investments, Inc. CONTACT: Todd Fromer,
+1-212-896-1215, , or Garth Russell, +1-212-896-1250, , both of
KCSA Strategic Communications Web Site: http://www.mgtci.com/
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