NASHUA, N.H., May 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- iCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICAD),
an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) solutions for
the early identification of cancer, today announced that Anthony F. Ecock, a
Senior Operating Executive with the private equity firm, Welsh, Carson,
Anderson & Stowe, and former Vice President and General Manager of GE
Healthcare has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, increasing
the number of directors to eight. Mr. Ecock, age 46, brings more than nine
years of healthcare technology experience and more than 15 years of senior
management experience at companies including GE Healthcare and Hewlett Packard
to iCAD.

"We are extremely pleased to have Tony Ecock join our Board," said Ken
Ferry, Chief Executive Officer of iCAD, Inc. "Tony's impressive track record
managing healthcare technology companies as well as his extensive global
business experience will be of tremendous value to our Company worldwide."

"I am delighted to join iCAD at this time of rapid growth for the Company.
With the ongoing transition to digital mammography and iCAD's leading computer
aided detection software, the Company is poised for continued global growth
and expansion," said Tony Ecock.

Mr. Ecock currently serves as Senior Operating Executive with the private
equity firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe ("WCAS") where he is responsible
for helping portfolio companies identify and implement growth and EBITDA
improvement opportunities. Prior to joining WCAS, Ecock was the Vice President
and General Manager of GE Healthcare's Enterprise Sales organization from 2003
until 2007. From 1999 to 2003 he was Senior Vice President and Global General
Manager of Hewlett Packard's Patient Monitoring Division, their largest
healthcare division, which was acquired by Philips. Ecock spent the early
part of his career with the consulting firm Bain & Company, where he was a
Partner, Practice Leader for Information Technology and Program Director for
Consultant Training. Mr. Ecock received his Bachelor of Science in Economics
from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his M.B.A. from
Harvard Business School.

About iCAD, Inc.

iCAD, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of Computer-Aided Detection
(CAD) solutions that enable healthcare professionals to better serve patients
by identifying pathologies and pinpointing cancer earlier. iCAD offers a
comprehensive range of high-performance, upgradeable CAD systems for the high,
mid and low volume mammography markets. iCAD is entrusted with the task of
early cancer detection by more than 2,000 women's healthcare centers
worldwide. For more information, call +1 877 iCADnow or visit www.icadmed.com.

For iCAD, contact Darlene Deptula-Hicks at 603-882-5200 x7944, or via email at

                             ddeptula@icadmed.com

   For Investor Relations, contact Anne Marie Fields of Lippert/Heilshorn &
        Associates at 212-838-3777 x6604 or via email at icad@lhai.com

  For Public Relations, contact Jill Testagrossa of Schwartz Communications
            at 781-684-0770 or via e-mail at icad@schwartz-pr.com

SOURCE iCAD, Inc.

http://www.icadmed.com

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