Medipattern to roll out new B-CAD

Computer-aided detection (CAD) software developer Medipattern has introduced new iterations, versions 1.3 and 2.3, to its B-CAD breast ultrasound CAD application.

The firm said it expects to roll out the new products during the current quarter this year. Version 1.3 is available for sale in the United Sates and version 2.3 is available globally. The global versions are available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish as well as English.

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