Confirma, leader in computer-aided-detection (CAD) for breast MRI, announced it has signed an integration and reseller agreement with Kodak, a global provider of advanced healthcare information management solutions. The agreement gives Kodak non-exclusive distribution rights for Confirma's CADstream system, which Kodak will offer as an optional feature for its KODAK CARESTREAM Mammography Workstation. Confirma also will continue to directly market its CADstream system to prospective customers.

"The CADstream system is a powerful tool for use with breast MR image analysis and will provide a valuable addition to our multi-modality mammography workstation," said Ron Muscosky, Product Line Manager, Kodak's Health Group.

"This system offers customers a highly efficient, streamlined method for the processing, interpretation and management of

breast MRI studies."

Kodak will market and distribute its CARESTREAM Mammography Workstation with the integrated CADstream system toKodak customers who perform breast MRI studies as part of breast imaging exams. Kodak's mammography workstation offers mammography-specific display protocols and tools designed to enhanceradiologists' productivity, and input devices that can help reduce the incidence of repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

"Our relationship with Kodak emphasizes both companies' commitment to offering customers innovative technology for improved efficiency, standardization and accuracy, ultimately helping to improve the detection of cancer," said Wayne Wager, President and CEO, Confirma. "This agreement demonstrates the growing demand for breast MRI while underscoring the need for CAD solutions for complex, data-intensive imaging studies."

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