Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, recently installed Koning Health‘s Vera Breast CT System. This makes it the first comprehensive breast imaging center in the state to house a dedicated breast CT scanner.
The new system provides a significant upgrade to breast imaging capabilities. Its three-dimensional imaging technology offers doctors superior visualization of breast tissue. Patients benefit from a quicker, less invasive procedure.
Koning Health, a global leader in advanced breast imaging technology, announced the installation. The company emphasized the Vera system’s potential for both patient care and clinical research.
David Georges, President of Koning US, highlighted the importance of this installation for the advancement of breast imaging in Florida. He noted that the Vera system improves patient comfort and supports clinical research aimed at improving breast cancer detection and treatment.
Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, stated that the addition of the Koning Vera reflects the institution’s dedication to innovative cancer care. The new system aligns with the hospital’s upcoming opening of the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center. He sees this technology as both improving current patient care and laying groundwork for future breakthroughs.
The prevalence of breast cancer underscores the need for advanced imaging technology. The Koning Vera system, deployed in leading institutions like Mount Sinai, aims to make accurate, efficient, and patient-friendly diagnostic tools more widely accessible.
Koning‘s Vera system uses advanced computed tomography to provide clinicians with innovative ways to visualize and assess breast tissue. The system is designed to prioritize both patient comfort and clinical research in breast health.
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