Healthcare Industry News: CereTom
News Release - April 30, 2007
NeuroLogica Launches CereTom OTOscan CT Scanner for The Otolaryngology Market
Physicians Now Able to Cost-effectively Scan Patients In-Office for a Quicker Diagnosis and Path to TreatmentDANVERS, Mass.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--NeuroLogica Corporation, a neuroscience-based medical imaging company, today announced the launch of its CereTom OTOscan in office CT scanner optimized for Otolaryngology. The CereTom OTOscan bridges the gap between flat panel dental scanners commonly used in ENT offices and more expensive fixed CT scanners found in hospitals and imaging centers. The CereTom OTOscan provides the highest quality images of both bone and soft tissue at an affordable price. Its compact size, low dose, low scatter and comprehensive functionality, make the CereTom OTOScan perfect for in-office use. Its image compatibility with commonly used surgical navigation systems makes it ideal for pre-op planning and post-op imaging.
The CereTom OTOscan is revolutionizing ENT treatment options as it allows physicians to scan patients directly during office visits, avoiding the need to refer patients to an imaging facility to receive head and neck diagnostic scans. This option saves time and reduces patient anxiety by eliminating a second follow-up visit while enabling ENT practices to increase profit margins by performing the scan in-office to directly receive reimburseables.
"With the CereTom OTOscan physicians have a quicker and more convenient path to patient diagnoses," said Diane Clifford, Director Global Marketing. "Currently it's a two-step process. Physicians send patients out of the office for a CT scan, and then patients need to schedule a follow-up visit with the physician, once the results from the radiology lab are complete. Now, with the CereTom OTOscan private practices have the capability to scan, diagnose and begin a treatment plan during the first visit, while continuing to foster relationships with their hospital partners by procedural referrals."
The CereTom OTOscan is a portable eight slice CT scanner that acquires 1.25MM slices per rotation. It is 29 inches long, about five feet tall and four feet wide and weighs approximately 750 pounds. The system's battery can be recharged in any standard wall outlet and holds enough power to image four to eight patients. The scanner also includes a mini-PACS system that is ideal for use in the physician's office.
"NeuroLogica believes there are many who will benefit greatly by this new application of the CereTom. We continue to fulfill our mission to provide improved access to head and neck imaging," said Eric M. Bailey, CEO and Co-founder of NeuroLogica Corporation. "So by equipping ENT physicians with this technology and innovation, we not only change how ENTs can serve their patients more efficiently, but also how they scale their practice."
Over the past year, the CereTom has been installed in 30 of the top neurology centers in the United States. The CereTom has also received its CE Mark in Europe and has been certified for Canada as well.
About NeuroLogica
Based in Danvers, Mass., NeuroLogica Corporation, a neuro-science based imaging company, develops, manufactures and markets advanced medical imaging equipment. The company's mission is to bring access to high quality medical imaging to all people regardless of where they live. Combining this imaging quality and access enables physicians to make more informed treatment decisions, especially in stroke emergencies, saving and improving patient lives.
Source: NeuroLogica Corp
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