Delnor-Community Hospital Acquires Toshiba Technology; Purchase of Six Aplio Ultrasound Systems Broaden Clinical Capabilities.TUSTIN, Calif. -- Strengthening its position as a leader in the ultrasound market, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. today announced the successful installation of six Aplio(TM) ultrasound systems at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Ill. The new Aplio systems allow clinicians at the hospital, and the new Center for Breast Health on the Delnor campus, to expand imaging capabilities and improve overall diagnostic confidence when evaluating patients or conducting complex interventional procedures. Delnor, which performs nearly 13,000 ultrasound procedures every year, is using the Aplio ultrasound systems as a complement to its existing mammography mammography, diagnostic procedure that uses low-dose X rays to detect abnormalities in the breasts. The early diagnosis of breast cancer made possible by the routine use of mammography for screening women increases a woman's treatment alternatives and improves her program and for a wide range of procedures, including vascular and endovaginal examinations and image-guided procedures, such as breast and thyroid biopsies Thyroid Biopsy Definition The thyroid biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of thyroid tissue is withdrawn for laboratory examination. The sample can be withdrawn through a needle or a surgical incision may be made to obtain a piece of thyroid tissue. . According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Joseph Persak, M.D., director of medical imaging at Delnor-Community Hospital, the rigorous selection process included evaluation of several competitive ultrasound systems using side-by-side image comparisons to ensure that the system selected met the center's diverse needs. "It was apparent right away the Aplio was superior during breast imaging - due in large part to the DTHI (Differential Tissue Harmonic Imaging) and ADF (1) (Application Development Facility) An IBM programmer-oriented mainframe application generator that runs under IMS. (2) (Automatic Document Feeder) A paper stacker that feeds one sheet of paper at a time into the unit. (Advanced Dynamic Flow) imaging technology. I can't tell you how much more confident I feel about my diagnosis using the Aplio systems." Aplio Advanced Technology and Performance The Aplio is Toshiba's all-digital, premium performance ultrasound system. Designed to improve workflow and boost productivity with advanced features such as the award-winning i-Assist Bluetooth(TM) remote controller and a fully customer-configurable control panel, the Aplio delivers exceptional diagnostic confidence with proprietary DTHI and ADF technologies. For more information about Toshiba and its wide range of medical imaging products, please visit www.medical.toshiba.com. About Delnor-Community Hospital Delnor-Community Hospital is dedicated to providing excellence in health care and to promote lifelong wellness in the communities it serves. The hospital's emphasis on state-of-the-art medical technology means patients benefit from some of the latest and most advanced treatments and procedures available today. Located on a scenic 87-acre campus in Geneva, the hospital offers a broad range of health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract . For more information, visit www.delnor.com. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities Modalities The factors and circumstances that cause a patient's symptoms to improve or worsen, including weather, time of day, effects of food, and similar factors. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has approximately 161,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $54 billion. Aplio(TM) and iASSIST(TM) are trademarks of Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. |
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