Abstract
Research Overview
The Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Advances in Mammography provides information on the digital mammography, CAD systems, and tomosynthesis systems sectors. In this research service, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the digital mammography market, software and CAD systems for the mammography market, and developments in tomosynthesis.
This analysis is available through our Medical Imaging Growth Partnership Services programs. With these programs, clients receive industry-leading market research such as this, along with technical and econometric data as well as many interactive features including Analyst Inquiry Time and Client Councils.
Frost & Sullivan Growth Partnership Service
Based on extensive and in-depth research, real-world consulting work, and new theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, Frost & Sullivan has evolved its Growth Partnership Services (GPS) program that provides established and emerging firms with powerful growth visions. Moving beyond token mission statements, GPS provides an actionable vision to growth consulting partners by illustrating how key intelligence and strategic research based on defined goals can guide day-to-day behavior and overall company direction. The foundation of Frost & Sullivan's GPS includes:
- Assisting companies to reach their full potential in the core business
- Providing growth strategies to help companies expand into related businesses
- Preemptively redefining the core business during market turbulence
- Applying the Frost & Sullivan framework to identify and address common mistakes resulting from misaligned corporate strategies
- Recommending growth management strategies through continuous partnership
To maximize the potential for growth within a firm’s internal and external environment, Frost & Sullivan consultants can facilitate the creation of strategic programs that deliver improved market success. Frost & Sullivan’s strengths lie in combining strategic understanding with market expertise and applying these with absolute commitment to its clients’ growth.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Introduction & Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
- Breast Cancer
- Mammography
- Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
- Scope & Methodology
2 TECHNOLOGY & APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT
- Technology Primer
- Analog Mammography
- Digital Mammography
- Tomosynthesis
- Influential Factors
- Government Initiatives
- Chinese Anticancer Association and American Cancer Society
- Mammography Facilities--Scorecard
- Digital Mammography Screening Trial
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS
- Drivers and Challenges
- Regulations & Adoption of Digital Technology
- Limitations to the Technology of Mammography
- Adoption of Digital Technology
4 ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES - NORTH AMERICA
- Companies
- New CAD System with Enhancements Providing Increased Sensitivity and
Accuracy--USA
- Enhanced Features for Early Detection through CAD-Based Mammography
System--USA
- New Version of CAD for Digital and Analog Mammography Applications--USA
- Novel Computed Tomography Laser Mammography for Breast Cancer Detection
with Higher Patient Compliance--USA
- Digital Tomosynthesis for the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer--USA
- Algorithm-Based Tomosynthesis for Efficient and Comfortable Breast
Cancer Screening--USA
- Computed Radiography Manufacturer Offers Powerful New Upgrade for
Customers' Existing Installations--USA
- Digital Mammography Integrated with IT Solutions for Complete Workflow
Solutions and Efficient Examination--USA
- Digital Mammography Workstation Software with Multimodality and Advanced
Features--USA
- Breast Imaging System for the Detection of Tumor Angiogenesis and
Software for Efficient Diagnostic Interpretation--USA
- Software for Digitizing Films and Simultaneous Comparison of Film and
Digital Images--USA
- Stereoscopic Digital Mammography System for More Accurate Detection of
Cancer--USA
- Full-Field Digital Mammography System with Innovative Features--USA
- RIS/PACS Platform for Mammography Solutions--USA
- Risk-Free Radiolucent Cushion Providing High-Level Patient Compliance
During Mammography--USA
- Use of Digital Radiography to Develop Digital Mammography Systems--USA
- Total Mammography Solutions Through Independent Development on
Computer-Aided Detection; Digital Breast Tomosynthesis; Contrast-Enhanced
Digital Mammography and Mammography/Ultrasound Fusion--USA
- CR Mammography Systems to Deliver Economical and Quality Imaging
Results--USA
- Array of Technologies for Breast Imaging--USA
- Universities - Links
- Batch Reading for Better Quality and Cancer Detection--United States
- Breast Tomosynthesis--An Alternative to Mammography--United States
5 ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES - EUROPE & ASIA PACIFIC
- Companies
- Display System with Wide Array of Valuable Features for Digital
Mammography--Belgium
- Full-Field Digital Mammography with Innovative Features--Finland
- A New Ergonomically Designed Digital Mammography System--Sweden
- Universities.
- A Computer-Aided Detection System to Plan Breast Biopsy--Poland
- Optimization of Photon Threshold Optimization in Mammography--Cape Town
6 KEY PATENTS; CONTACTS & GLOSSARY
- Patents
- Key Contacts & Glossary
7 FROST & SULLIVAN 2006 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
- Technology Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
- Excellence in Technology Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
- Product Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
8 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
- Database Tables
- World Breast Cancer Incidence (1999-2006)
- Breast Cancer Mortality (1999-2006)
- Female Population (1999-2006)
- Female Population--65 years and above (1999-2006)
- Government Healthcare Expenditure (1999-2006)
