TUCSON, Ariz., March 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ventana Medical
Systems, Inc., a member of the Roche Group, announced today the
availability of its next generation
Virtuoso digital pathology application software.
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The new version of Virtuoso software expands pathologists’
workflow capabilities with features that deliver additional gains
in efficiency, collaboration, and productivity. Pathology labs
worldwide will realize significant value and workflow improvements
with the upgraded software enhancements including:
Pathologist workflow enhancements – ability to create a
worklist that gives pathologists the flexibility to work on cases
in their desired order; the option to include gross images in case
reports; synchronized image viewing that is ideal for comparing
serial sections on a case with different markers; and role-based
portals to ensure that individual needs are met for each person in
the pathology laboratory workflow.
Telepathology enhancements – the capability to
conveniently share cases for review by other pathologists; a
real-time collaboration feature enabling simultaneous peer reviews;
and case review guidance for residents for educational
purposes.
User Interface (UI) enhancements – context-sensitive
toolbars for a faster and more intuitive viewer experience and an
interactive UI that allows microscope-like panning and zooming on
images.
Christopher Cestaro, Lifecycle Leader, Advanced Workflow,
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., commented, “Digital pathology is
transforming the practice of pathology in ways that will
significantly impact the delivery of healthcare in the future.
Ventana digital pathology solutions fully leverage our strengths in
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