LumaMed ::: PsiScan, Connect2Derm | Special Skin Cancer Care

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Its incidence is increasing according to the World Health Organization and has reached epidemic proportions in many parts of the world. In the United States, one in two cancers is skin-related and one in five will develop skin cancer in their lifetimes. There is wide agreement that providing easy access to skin cancer detection and treatment is the answer to this epidemic since skin cancers are almost 100% curable when detected early.

LumaMed was formed to help provide this urgently needed access to skin cancer care. The recent confluence of rapidly proliferating broadband access, low cost CCD chips, and our proprietary and powerful PsiScan™ skin imager allow us to substantially increase access for underserved populations such as rural patients to specialty care through Connect2Derm™ our web based evaluation and referral system. Our technology makes it possible for patients to get a quick expert evaluation of suspicious skin lesions, have the lesion excised if necessary or be immediately assured that their lesion is not suspicious.

PsiScan™

PsiScan™ is an easy to use, hand held imager that captures high resolution digital images of subsurface skin features in a non-invasive, rapid and painless manner.

The device uses our powerful and proprietary polarization subtraction imaging (PSI) technology to separately view the superficial papillary dermis, where most cancers originate, and the deep dermis as is imaged by conventional dermatoscopes.

The high degree of contrast in the superficial images provide an exceptionally clear view of the superficial fabric of skin thereby improving a physician's ability to diagnose the lesion and better identify tumor boundaries.

Connect2Derm™

Connect2Derm™, our web based PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) allows physicians or assistants (nurses and technicians) to upload and store images captured by the PsiScan device for distant specialist evaluation and consultation.

The images use the DICOM standard (http://medical.nema.org) for incorporating patient information making them compatible with electronic health record systems. This gives physicians better access to images and reports allowing them to provide their patients with faster and more effective care. Connect2Derm allows all patients to obtain expert dermatological evaluation without having to unnecessarily wait or travel for a specialty appointment.

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