Toshiba's Customer-Focused Strategy Yields Clinical Advancements for the Infinix-i Series Vascular X-Ray Systems.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2004 Zale Lipshy University Hospital and Toshiba Collaborate on Advanced Clinical Research in Neuroradiology neuroradiology /neu·ro·ra·di·ol·o·gy/ (-ra?de-ol´ah-je) radiology of the nervous system. neu·ro·ra·di·ol·o·gy n. 1. The branch of radiology that deals with the nervous system. and Product Development As part of its more than decade-long clinical development collaboration with customers to deliver improved ways of imaging diseases, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) announced its relationship with Zale Lipshy University Hospital, located on the campus of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (also known as “UT Southwestern”) is a medical research center in Texas, USA. It is one of the leading academic medical centers in the world. . This relationship will be a long-term collaboration between the hospital's staff of neuroradiology professionals and Toshiba's product engineering team to deliver clinically-proven technology and 3D imaging applications, such as intra-spinal navigation and neuro endoscopy endoscopy Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the , for the Infinix(TM)-i series vascular X-ray systems. "Toshiba has been working with UT Southwestern's Dr. Phillip Purdy at Zale Lipshy University Hospital for more than 11 years. In fact, the hospital also served as the first installation of Toshiba's first bi-plane neuroradiology lab in 1992," said Don Volz, director, Vascular X-ray Business Unit, Toshiba America Medical Systems. "Our long standing relationship with Dr. Purdy has resulted in exciting new research placing catheters and devices in the spinal canal spinal canal n. See vertebral canal. Spinal canal The opening that runs through the center of the column of spinal bones (vertebrae), and through which the spinal cord passes. for a variety of disorders in the spinal cord spinal cord, the part of the nervous system occupying the hollow interior (vertebral canal) of the series of vertebrae that form the spinal column, technically known as the vertebral column. and the brain." The Zale Lipshy University Hospital collaboration has produced new clinical applications for Toshiba's vascular X-ray technology, such as intra-spinal navigation and neuro endoscopy. Additionally, the Toshiba neuroradiology lab at the hospital serves as a training room for minimally invasive spine surgery procedures and developing new protocols for therapeutic trials to treat spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. . Today, Zale Lipshy University Hospital is one of the official research and development sites for Toshiba's vascular X-ray imaging technology and provides clinical evaluations clinical evaluation Medtalk An evaluation of whether a Pt has symptoms of a disease, is responding to treatment, or is having adverse reactions to therapy and feedback for future technology improvements. The hospital has been instrumental in the development of Toshiba's 3D rotational angiography angiography or arteriography X-ray examination of arteries and veins with a contrast medium to differentiate them from surrounding organs. The contrast medium is introduced through a catheter to show the blood vessels and the structures they supply, including technology and the recently introduced flat-panel detectors. "Our relationship with Toshiba has been mutually productive, benefiting both the hospital in its clinical research, and Toshiba in acquiring clinical interaction for further product developments," said Purdy, M.D., professor of radiology-neuroradiology imaging at UT Southwestern and director of the unit at Zale Lipshy University Hospital. "Moving forward, the hospital is very interested in working with Toshiba to further develop its flat-panel detectors(a) for the Infinix-i series." About the Infinix-i Series Toshiba's Infinix-i series vascular systems include single-plane, bi-plane and dual-plane configurations designed with advanced technologies that deliver fast and accurate diagnostic and interventional exams. For more information about the Infinix-i series, TAMS and its wide range of medical imaging products, please visit the company's Web site at www.medical.toshiba.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, 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 166,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of more than $47 billion. Note to Editors: Infinix is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. (a) Work-in-progress |
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