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May 21, 2013

SUPERIOR NEURO IMAGING WITH TOSHIBA’S TITAN 3T MR

Dr. Meng Law, USC, Presents on Advances in Neurological 3T Imaging at ASNR 

SAN DIEGO, May 21, 2013 – Advanced MR imaging is required for accuracy when studying activity in the brain. Highlighting innovative neuro MR technologies, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. will showcase the Vantage TitanTM 3T MR system at this year’s American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) annual meeting, May 18 – 25, 2013, in San Diego (Booth #201).

The Titan 3T features technology for advanced neurological studies:

  • Time-Spatial Labeling Inversion Pulse (Time-SLIP), Toshiba’s proprietary non-contrast technique, helps visualize CSF bulk flow non-invasively.
  • Diffusion tensor imaging enables the visualization of diffusion and anistrophy, providing a clear image of white matter and diffusion.
  • Diffusion tensor tractography is a unique tool for aiding in the evaluation of brain structures and the visualization of axonal fiber architectures.

Meng Law, M.D., MBBS, FRACR; professor, Radiology; director, Neuroradiology and Neuroradiology Fellowship Program, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, will discuss clinical applications of advanced neuro 3T MR imaging during a presentation titled “Advances in High-Field Neurological Imaging.” The educational how-to session will take place at noon on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

“Toshiba’s Vantage Titan 3T provides safer, more accurate neuro images for anatomical imaging, functional studies and CSF flow evalution without contrast,” said Suresh Narayan, senior manager, Market Development, MR Business Unit, Toshiba. “By offering educational sessions with leading clinicians, Toshiba is helping other healthcare providers improve patient care with advanced MR imaging.”

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.