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GE Medical Systems and R2 Technology Inc., a developer of computer-aided detection (CAD), announced they have extended their partnership. The agreement continues the distribution of R2's ImageChecker CAD system with GE's Senographe 2000D full-field digital mammography system. ImageChecker combined with Senographe 2000D is the only FFDM/CAD solution with clearance from the US Food & Drug Administration.. . .Colibrys SA, a Swiss supplier of silicon MEMS products and services, announced it has opened a subsidiary in North America, Colibrys Inc., and appointed James A. Aberson as business development manager for North America.. . .Eastman Kodak Co.'s board of directors has elected Bernard Masson a senior vice president of the company. The board also elected two vice presidents, Mary L. Burkhardt and Claudio D'Amico.