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October 10, 2013

Toshiba’s Vantage Titan 3T MR Solves Patient and Clinical Challenges

Advanced Whole-Body MR Imaging Showcased at SCBT-MR 

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2013 – Body imaging becomes clearer and clinicians are able to diagnose diseases in a timely manner more accurately using Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Vantage Titan™ 3T MR. Toshiba will showcase its Titan 3T MR system at this year’s Society of Computed Body Tomography & Magnetic Resonance (SCBT-MR) annual meeting in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 12-16, 2013.

Toshiba’s Titan 3T MR produces whole-body images unlike any other 3T MR. It is equipped with advanced multi-phase RF transmission technology that reduces troublesome dielectric shading artifacts. The Titan 3T MR is ideal for hospitals that require advanced MR imaging capabilities without having to sacrifice quality body images.

“The Titan 3T overcomes the clinical limitations of traditional 3T while offering the flexibility and image quality needed to meet a wide range of applications now and in the future,” said Beverly Plost, director, MR Business Unit, Toshiba. “The system makes 3T imaging more patient friendly with a 71-cm patient aperture, Toshiba’s exclusive Pianissimo™ noise-reduction technology and proprietary non-contrast techniques for safer exams.”

Toshiba will host a Lunch & Learn Session on “Abdominal Imaging on UltraHigh Field MRI: Advantages, Challenges and Achievements” with presenter Abhijit Sunnapwar, M.D., assistant professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. The presentation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, from 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton El Conquistador.

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. Visit Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.

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 210,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61.7 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.