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December 14, 2009

Six Winners Selected for Programs Focused on Quality and Safety in Pediatric and Adult Imaging TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 14, 2009 – Recognizing the need for programs that improve patient safety and quality care, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management and Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced the six recipients of the second annual Putting…


December 3, 2009

Rapid Acquisition Times, Increased Flexibility and Improved Ergonomics Allow Emergency Departments to Diagnose Patients Quickly CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2009 – Today’s emergency departments are challenged to provide rapid, accurate diagnosis for a variety of patient conditions when time is of the essence. Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s RADREXTM-i digital radiographic system and KalareTM R&F system…


December 3, 2009

Features Address Top Patient Concerns to Improve Overall MR Exam Experience CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2009 – Patient compliance for MR exams often can impact imaging efficiency and patient throughput in radiology departments. Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. understands MR exams can be daunting to patients, whether they are claustrophobic or sensitive to the loud noise…


December 2, 2009

Hybrid Catheterization Table Provides Unprecedented Patient Access and Function to Create a Best-in-Class Hybrid Suite CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2009 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has introduced the CAT-880B, a new hybrid catheterization table, for its five-axis InfinixTM-i cardiovascular X-ray line. Toshiba will feature the new hybrid table at this year’s Radiological Society of North…


December 2, 2009

Unique Ability to Show Entire Brain and Dynamic Function Quickly Improves Stroke Diagnosis CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2009 – When a patient comes to a hospital’s emergency department (ED) exhibiting stroke symptoms, it can take hours to diagnose and treat the patient when time is of the essence. Toshiba’s Aquilion® ONE dynamic volume CT system has…


December 1, 2009

Milestone Installation Demonstrates RADREX-i’s Ability to Excel in Demanding Clinical Environments and Improve Patient Care CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2009 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., an industry leader in X-ray technology, reached a significant milestone in installing its 100th RADREXTM-i X-ray system worldwide at Aurora Health Care’s newly opened Aurora Wilkinson Clinic. The system’s patient-focused…


December 1, 2009

Performance Plus Provides Additional Educational Opportunities to Maximize Technology CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2009 – In today’s fast-paced health care environment, it is critical that hospitals keep their staff updated on using the latest imaging technology available. Currently, most facilities receive the majority of their diagnostic imaging equipment training when a new system is delivered. Toshiba…


November 30, 2009

System’s Features Reduce Radiation and Sedation Dose for Pediatric Patients CHICAGO, Nov. 30, 2009 – With smaller vessels, lower bone density and less body fat, pediatric patients have different imaging needs than adults. Pediatric patients frequently have difficulty holding their breath or staying still during a scan, creating the need for CT technology tailored for…


November 29, 2009

New Portable System Offers Advanced Radiology Capabilities for a Variety of Patient Exams CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2009 – Many hand-carried ultrasound systems offer better access to patients when space is compromised, but cannot provide all of the advanced radiology capabilities required to perform exams in today’s demanding ultrasound environment. Designed to meet the needs of…


November 29, 2009

Toshiba’s Vantage Titan Open Bore 3T MR’s Patient-Centered Features Increase Patient Comfort and Improve Exam Efficiency CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2009 – Understanding that claustrophobia and acoustic noise are the top patient complaints with 3T MR imaging today, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc., has developed a comfortable and efficient 3T MR, the Vantage TitanTM 3T open…