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July 13, 2011

Infinix CF-i Bi-Plane Combined with CAT-880B Table Enables Arnold Palmer to Open Dedicated Hybrid Suite to Treat Pediatric and Complex Congenital Cardiovascular Disease TUSTIN, Calif., July 13, 2011 – In a true hybrid suite, both cath lab and open surgical procedures are performed in a single room. In creating hybrid cath labs, healthcare facilities require…


July 11, 2011

VirtualExplorer Version 3.1 Software Provides Enhanced Features and Functionality TUSTIN, Calif., July 11, 2011 – To streamline diagnosis and enable greater overall exam efficiency, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has announced FDA approval of VirtualExplorer Version 3.1, a software upgrade package for Toshiba MR VirtualExplorer workstations. The software provides enhanced post-processing functionality, and the new…


June 30, 2011

TUSTIN, Calif., June 30, 2011 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced today that Guy Poloni, Ph.D., has been named product manager for the Vantage Titan™ 3T MR system. In his new position, Poloni will develop and implement product marketing strategies and programs for the system, and will play an integral role in the launch…


June 20, 2011

TUSTIN, Calif., June 20, 2011 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that it is a winner of the sixth annual Performance Award, presented by the Premier healthcare alliance. Premier has contracts with more than 800 suppliers, and Toshiba is one of 38 contracted suppliers to receive the Performance Award. Winners are recognized for…


June 16, 2011

The Mechanical Flexibility and Patient Access Enabled by Single Plane, Ceiling Mounted Infinix-i Vascular X-ray Systems Help Create the Ultimate Hybrid OR Lab CHICAGO, June 16, 2011 – In hybrid operating rooms (OR), healthcare facilities require a flexible imaging system to create a collaborative environment between clinicians and to allow both surgical and interventional procedures…


June 13, 2011

Toshiba Will Showcase Cardiac Diagnostic Applications for Its Ultrasound Product Line at ASE MONTREAL, June 13, 2011 – Ultrasound is often used as a first-line diagnostic exam to quickly and safely diagnose a range of patient conditions. At this year’s American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) annual meeting in Montreal, June 11–14, 2011 (Booth #1019), Toshiba…


June 9, 2011

New York, New York, June 9, 2011 and Tokyo, Japan, June 9, 2011 – Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (“TMSC”) today announced the completion of the initial cash tender offer by TMSC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Magenta Corporation (“Merger Sub”), for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Vital Images, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTAL) (“Vital…


June 7, 2011

Aquilion ONE’s 320-Detector Row, Dynamic Volume Imaging Improves Stroke Patient Outcomes While Lowering Healthcare Costs SEATTLE, June 7, 2011 – Stroke accounts for approximately one in every 18 deaths in the U.S. and is the third most common cause of death, according to the American Heart Association. With three-fourths of strokes occurring in people over…


June 1, 2011

Live Cases Showcase the Unique Features of the Infinix-i for a Variety of Interventional Procedures, Including the Treatment of Limb Ischemia NEW ORLEANS, June 1, 2011 – Enabling physicians to perform a range of interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s InfinixTM DP-i X-ray system provides clinicians with the ability to transition between cardiac and…


May 27, 2011

Toshiba’s Dose Reduction Technologies Help Limit Radiation Exposure in Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging LONDON, May 27, 2011 – With the potential to undergo multiple diagnostic imaging exams over one’s lifetime, it is important to limit radiation and sedation for pediatric patients. Since children have a longer life expectancy and rapidly growing tissues, they are more sensitive…