Toshiba to Install First U.S. Beta 256-Slice CT at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Heart Institute.Pioneering Technology Will Be Used for Early Assessment of Critical Radiology and Cardiac Protocols CHICAGO -- Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that it will install the first U.S. site beta 256-slice Computed Tomography Computed tomography (CT scan) X rays are aimed at slices of the body (by rotating equipment) and results are assembled with a computer to give a three-dimensional picture of a structure. (CT) scanner at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, is a highly regarded medical school and biomedical research institute in the United States. and its Heart Institute in February 2007. Johns Hopkins Noun 1. Johns Hopkins - United States financier and philanthropist who left money to found the university and hospital that bear his name in Baltimore (1795-1873) Hopkins 2. will test the beta system for its value in early assessment of critical radiology and cardiac CT protocols. The beta system will be at Hopkins for a limited time to acquire data to further clinical research and product development. Toshiba's 256-slice works-in-progress CT is designed to acquire a large volume of data that can cover the brain or heart in a single rotation. The system's volume acquisition provides more accurate images and lowers dose, resulting in more accurate, quicker diagnoses. Additionally, dynamic multiple phase studies such as perfusion of the brain, heart or other organs are possible. "Toshiba has enjoyed a collaborative partnership and worked closely in the development of Cardiac CTA An abbreviation for cum testamento annexo, Latin for "with the will annexed." (computed tomography angiography CTA or computed tomography angiography, is an examination that uses x-rays to visualize blood flow in arterial and venous vessels throughout the body. This ranges from arteries serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, arms and legs. ) with Johns Hopkins," said Doug Ryan, senior director of Toshiba's CT Business Unit. "The installation of the 256-slice beta system will be used by both radiology and cardiology and provides a tremendous opportunity to further medical imaging and research utilizing revolutionary CT technology." For more information about Toshiba's 256-slice works-in-progress CT system, please visit booth #1129 (South Building, Hall A) at RSNA RSNA Radiological Society of North America, Inc. RSNA Robust Security Network Association in Chicago, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2006. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, an independent group company of Toshiba Corporation, 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 Corporation 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. |
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