Pulmonary MR Imaging Is Now Possible with Toshiba’s Ultrashort Echo Time Sequence
November 29 2015 - 05:00AM
Business Wire
UTE Expands the Applications of MR
For the first time, providers now have a dedicated MR sequence
for pulmonary imaging with the introduction of Toshiba America
Medical Systems, Inc.’s ultrashort echo time (UTE). Available on
the Vantage TitanTM 3T MR system, UTE allows clinicians to view
anatomy that was previously difficult to image with MR, creating
new clinical possibilities.
UTE allows clinicians to capture images in tissues that
generally disappear too quickly for accurate MR imaging. This
enables imaging of anatomy such as the lungs, helping providers
obtain information to diagnose and treat their patients.
“UTE is an exciting breakthrough as it has the potential to
provide patients suffering from pulmonary conditions an alternative
imaging solution,” said Guy Poloni, director, MR Business Unit,
Toshiba. “Toshiba understands the needs of our MR customers and is
constantly working to improve utilization for the betterment of the
patient and healthcare providers.”
Toshiba will showcase UTE and the Vantage Titan 3T MR system at
this year’s Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual
meeting in Chicago, November 29 - December 4, 2015 (Booth #7336,
North Hall).
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 Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company, channels
world-class capabilities in advanced electronic and electrical
product and systems into five strategic business domains: Energy
& Infrastructure, Community Solutions, Healthcare Systems &
Services, Electronic Devices & Components, and Lifestyles
Products & Services. Guided by the principles of The Basic
Commitment of the Toshiba Group, “Committed to People, Committed to
the Future”, Toshiba promotes global operations and is contributing
to the realization of a world where generations to come can live
better lives.
Founded in Tokyo in 1875, today’s Toshiba is at the heart of a
global network of over 580 consolidated companies employing 199,000
people worldwide, with annual sales surpassing 6.6 trillion yen
(US$55 billion). To find out more about Toshiba, visit
www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
Vantage Titan is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems
Corporation.
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