BIRED IMAGING INC.
Details
BIRED IMAGING uses an innovative approach and proprietary algorithm for female breast cancer detection. It complements mammography and provides an improved screening modality.
Intellectual Property: US and International Patent Pending
THERMAL RADIATION EMITTED BY BODY–INFRARED RAYS
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Based on infrared radiations emitted by the body
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No radiation exposure
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Natural heat emitted by the body without application of any cold stress
PATIENT SPECIFIC FEATURES
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No radiation or die markers used.
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No contact with the breast being imaged.
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No breast compression.
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Independent of breast tissue density. Works equally well with dense tissue.
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Patient comfort – patient lie in prone position on an open imaging table.
DETECTION ALGORITHM
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Computerized Detection Algorithm
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Able to detect if cancer is present
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Able to predict SIZE and LOCATION of the tumor if present within the breast
COLLABORATIVE EFFORT
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Developed under RIT-RGH collaborative efforts between ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT) researchers and ROCHESTER GENERAL HOPSITAL (RGH) clinicians under approved IRB protocols
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Initial work funded by National Science Foundation under an EAGER Grant
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Outcome of two successful doctoral researchers work
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Validated with seven biopsy-proven cases
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Seven peer reviewed publications from the RIT-RGH team