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                                       Hospital Equipment Hematology Analyzer HC3000Plus
Company Profile:
 Meiyilin Company is one of the most famous testing equipment suppliers in China, 
 specializing in hematology analyzer 10 years. All products have gotten the certificate of   ISO9001 and  ISO 13485 and CE .

Hematology analyzer Description :
3-part differentiation of WBC; 20 parameters + 3 histograms
Double aperture for WBC and RBC/PLT
Throughput: 60 samples per hour
Up to1. 2 million sample results (including histograms) can be stored
Automatic diluting, lyzing, mixing, rinsing and clog-clearing
Automatically cleaning sampling probe
Built-in thermal printer, optional external printer
Large colour LCD display

Hematology analyzer Technical Specification:

1.Parameters (20parmaters 3 histograms)

WBC	RBC	RDW-CV	PDW	MCV	WBC histogram
LYM#	HGB	PLT	PCT	MCH	RBC histogram
MID#	HCT	MPV	P-LCR	MCHC	PLT histogram
GRAN#	LYM%	MID%	GRAN%	RDW-SD

2.Method
Electrical impedance, Cyanide methemoglobin method, non-cyanide SFT method 
3.Throughput
60 samples per hour 
4.Display
8.4" colour LCD display 
5.Sample Volume 
Whole blood: 9.6μL; peripheral blood (direct detection): 9.6μL; peripheral blood (pre-dilution mode): 20μL
6.Reagent
Diluent, Lyse, Cleaner 
7.Input/Output 
1 parallel printer interface, 1 VGA display interface, 2 RS-232 interfaces, 2 USB interfaces and 2 PS interfaces
8.Printout 
Built-in thermal printer ,an optional external printer
9.Operating Environment 
Temperature 15°C-35°C 
10.Power Requirement 
AC220V 50HZ

Priced less than comparable Hematology Analyzer, MEIYILIN Hematology Analyzer is an unbeatable combination of high performance and low cost
Hematology Analyzer Interface

Hematology Analyzer Internal

Quick Details
Properties: The Basis of Surgical Instruments Type: Operation Illuminating Lamps Brand Name: LEWIN
Model Number: LW500 Place of Origin: Shandong China (Mainland) Color: White and grey
Category: OT equipment

Packaging & Delivery
Packaging Detail: Plywood case 114*91*104 cm //// 45*36*41 inches total weight: 140kg ////308.6 LB
Delivery Detail: Within 30 workdays for less than 10 pcs

Specifications

hospital equipment
1.CE,ISO,GOST
2.Halogen bulb
3.More than 4000 surface reflector
4.Lightening intensity60000 lux-120000lux

Halogen bulb LW500 operating light hospital equipment

LW series Operating shadowless lamp can widely be used in diversified operation occasion to meet the demand of the illumination, and it is the ideal illumination instrument of the modern operating theater.
1. CAD/CAM overall reflection optical system and a multi-revolving surface reflector of more than 4000 mirrors,the lamp could reach a center illumination of 80000-160000lux and a good focusing effect.
2. Micro computer digital control, with 8 shifts luminance for selection and it offers illuminance memory funcition and wide voltage working speciality, cam work stably under AC 180V~250V, with strong anti-jamming capacity.
3. Full close streamline lamp body design completely meets the demand of the sterilization and high standard of laminar flow purification in operation room.
4. Advanced Irsorb filter can absorb 99.6% infrared and 99.8% ultraviolet,and special heat transfer design, an excellent cold-light effect.
5. With back up bulb automatic switch function, when the main bulb was burnt, auxiliary lamp will be lighted in 0.2 second. There’s failure indication in the handle control panel, to recommend the bulb to be changed after operation.
6. Soft boot device and an effective increase of bulb life- span .
7. Equipped with Germen imported balance arm suspension system or Chinese suspension system according to customers’ requipment. Six group joints move together and moves smoothly , positions stablely, 360 universal design can satisfy various needed height and angle in the operation.



Technical Specifications:

Illuminati-on(Lux)

Color Temperat-ure(K)

Spot Diameter (mm)

Lighti-ng

Depth

Power

Bulb power(W)
24V

Auto switch of backu-p bulb

Lightbody Diameter (mm)

Radioac-tive ration


LW

500

60000~120000

4500±250

150~350

≥1200

~220V/50Hz

150

√

500

3.5


LEWIN is a Professional Medical Equipment Manufacturer ,Located in Qufu City of Shandong Province, which is the Hometown of Confucius - the famous educator in Chinese history.We strictly keep the principle of "Reputation, Quality and Service First" and "making more and more customers benefit from our products" is our constant pursuit. That’s how we can stand in China market for 16 years. Our products are both competitive in quality and prices, and we have successfully cooperated with many trading companies. We sincerely hope we could cooperate, and we strongly believe that win-win is real win!

The Parkway Asian Liver Ward (PAL), located on the 6th floor of Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore is a dedicated in-patient ward with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) facilities for patients who require treatment and/or surgery for their liver conditions. Equipped with modern, sophisticated medical equipment, PAL is designed to provide the best and one of the most advanced care for patients to ensure a comfortable and safe stay.
This unique ward within Gleneagles Hospital is solely dedicated to the care of patients with various liver conditions requiring specialised care, such as the highly complex living donor liver transplantation, liver dialysis prior to liver transplantation, liver cancer, jaundice, hepatitis, and even babies with biliary atresia. Post-surgery, patients will receive close monitoring and comprehensive care by our team of specialised, multi-disciplinary doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
PAL is jointly managed by Gleneagles Hospital and Asian Centre for Liver Diseases & Transplantation (ACLDT) - Asia's leading centre for liver diseases and liver transplantation. The collaboration has allowed for the development of clinical pathways and protocols, and the institutionalisation of many of the practices involving patient care.
PAL has achieved many significant milestones since its establishment. For example, it is the most active living donor liver transplantation unit in South-East Asia and is a well-established centre of excellence. PAL offers the option of different types of liver dialysis modalities, as well as double cascade plasmapheresis for viral clearance in its active management of patients with acute liver failure. It also utilises a specially-developed, state-of-the-art Tele-medicine device that not only allows remote monitoring of patients' conditions, but also facilitates doctors’ communication with patients and nurses anywhere, anytime.
For international patients, PAL is able to facilitate and ensure a smooth transition between the countries of residence and Singapore for both patients and their families. PAL provides a host of services which includes emergency air and land evacuation with accompanying doctors and nurses, assistance in patient repatriation documentation, and arrangements for local accommodation and transportation.

Liver Ward
Single Room		S$698.00
Two-Bedded		S$398.00

High-speed helical CT Asteion™ VP
 
The Asteion VP marks the entry level of the famous Toshiba A-series. Also the Asteion VP uses Toshiba proprietary imaging technology to optimize image quality. The system can be extended with a large range of options to make it exactly fit to virtually every departmental need. The Asteion VP is your reliable partner for routine CT scanning.
Dose reduction functions

■ SUREExposure
Real-time exposure control with SUREExposure™ automatically adjusts the tube current to patient anatomy to reduce dose with no loss in image quality.
Up to 40% dose reduction
Automatic tube current modulation
Dose optimized for each patient's anatomy

■ Quantum denoising software

Quantum Denoising Software (QDS) is a powerful tool Toshiba has developed to remove noise in reconstructed images. QDS is an adaptive noise reduction algorithm that selectively smoothes out areas of uniform density while preserving the edge information within the image, thus reducing noise while increasing the signal to noise ratio and improving image quality.
QDS routinely reduces patient dose by up to 50% while maintaining both low and high contrast resolution.



                                                         
                                                                   Image scanned at 100 mA Image scanned at 200 mA

Couch and gantry design

■ Couchtop height and gantry opening
A wide 47 cm couch top and a large gantry aperture of 72 cm are further enhanced by the following design features:
Lowest couch height of 31 cm
Auto reset of Gantry tilt
Auto-home of the couch

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http://www.toshiba-medical.co.jp/tmd/english/products/ct/asteionvp.html

Multislice CT Alexion™ / Access Edition New
 

The new 4-row multislice CT scanner Alexion™ / Access Edition delivers "Maximum Performance, Minimum Space", with next-generation dose reduction technology, easy operation, and advanced applications.

Next-generation dose reduction technology

Reducing the radiation dose to patients is a primary focus for Toshiba which is why Alexion / Access Edition incorporates the very latest dose reduction technology in the standard configuration.
AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D)
Integrated, robust dose management


Powerful Performance

Alexion / Access Edition is designed with the latest in hardware, software and reconstruction technology to keep pace with a busy work load.
Navigation mode
Fast reconstruction



Clinical Applications, Easy Installation

Many of the advanced applications originally developed for Toshiba's premium-level CT systems can also be enjoyed on Alexion / Access Edition.
Lung volume analysis
Colon view
Alexion / Access Edition is easy to use and easy to install. The time and effort for installation has been reduced to minimize downtime at your institution.
Minimal space requirement

Multislice CT Aquilion /RXL Edition New
 
Aquilion /RXL is a whole-body multislice helical CT system with a Quantum detector capable of generating 32 slices per rotation using the coneXact™ reconstruction algorithm. Utilizing new dose-reduction technologies such as AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction) and Active Collimator, the system substantially reduces the patient exposure dose and improves image quality. The new generation console unit and SURETechnologies application software further improve throughput, reducing the time required for diagnosis.

LOW-DOSE TECHNOLOGIES

Aquilion /RXL incorporates Toshiba's latest technologies for the reduction of exposure dose while maintaining high image quality.
AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D)
SUREExposure™ 3D (automatic exposure control)
Active Collimator
Dose Management Functions - Dose Check/Dose Report

LIGHTNING SPEED

The new console enables significant improvements in workflow, with faster reconstruction, automated processing, and remote access capabilities.
High-Speed Reconstruction
Automated Processing
SUREXtension™ (Remote Access)



LATEST APPLICATIONS

Lung Volume Analysis
Colon View
Fat Index View


For detail Click :

http://www.toshiba-medical.co.jp/tmd/english/products/ct/aquilionrxl_feature.html

Multislice CT
Features

Designed for outstanding performance the new Aquilion CXL comes standard with highest performance allowing clinicians to improve their clinical results with fewer resources in less time with less patient dose. A host of exclusive, ergonomic features increase patient comfort and operator convenience while making procedures safer and more efficient.

Maximum image quality at minimum dose

Aquilion /CXL incorporates a variety of functions based on technologies that were developed for Aquilion™ ONE with the aim of significantly reducing the patient exposure dose, including AlDR 3D, SUREExposure 3D, Boost3D, and Active Collimator. Aquilion /CXL achieves consistent image quality with industry-leading low-contrast resolution of 2 mm at 0.3% in low-dose scanning.
AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D)
Active Collimator





High definition 128 slices in a single rotation

Aquilion /CXL presents the latest state of technological innovation in Multi Slice CT technology. With the new coneXact algorithm the Aquilion /CXL is able to generate 128 unique slices per rotation with more detail than ever before.
Double Slice Technology

                                      Experience the Quantum Advantage

Featuring Toshiba's exclusive, industry-leading Quantum Detector technology, Aquilion /CXL incorporates 0.5 mm detector technology for acquiring true isotropic voxels. This very small detector aperture (the smallest in current CT technology) provides razor-sharp images, ensuring fast and accurate diagnosis in all parts of the body with a lower exposure dose. Regardless of the procedure, you are always assured of superior diagnostic imaging with no compromise in image quality or patient safety.
Data acquisition with a slice thickness of 0.5 mm
TCOT Reconstruction

Maximizing clinical capabilities

Features CT

Aquilion™ PRIME incorporates cutting edge technologies that not only meet current clinical requirements, but can also serve as a new standard platform in the future. These new technologies make it possible to obtain high-quality clinical images with a low dose and also optimizing workflow.
In addition to supporting all routine examinations, the system comes with advanced clinical applications to meet a wide variety of clinical requirements.

Ultra low dose examination

Aquilion PRIME incorporates Toshiba's latest technologies to reduce exposure dose, while maintaining high image quality.
AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D)
Active Collimator
Dose Report

Ultra fast workflow

Aquilion PRIME ensures fast data to diagnosis that meets the requirements of increasingly complex examinations and accelerate the process of providing the information you need to make treatment decisions.
Fast Reconstruction
78 cm gantry aperture
SUREXtension™

family application

The sophisticated suite of clinical applications that have been developed for Aquilion ONE™ are also incorporated into Aquilion PRIME, providing streamlined post processing.
Body Perfusion
Lung Volume Analysis
Dual Energy

                                                         

Dynamic Volume CT

Thank you very much for your interest in our product.
For details of products sold in your region, please contact our local representatives,or click :
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Toshiba manufactures milestone 500th Aquilion ONE system Aquilion ONE™.

Otawara, Japan, September 25, 2012 - Achieving a milestone in the advancement of computed tomography (CT) in the practice of diagnostic medicine, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation announced the production of the 500th Aquilion ONE™ system, which is to be installed at PRP Diagnostic Imaging at Norwest Private Hospital in Australia.

Toshiba and PRP Diagnostic Imaging have developed a strong relationship over the years which will see the installation of the 6th Aquilion ONE system      within the PRP network.

Aquilion ONE provides up to 16-cm coverage per gantry rotation and permits fast scanning with low dose. It also incorporates Toshiba's unique reconstruction technique, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D). The clinical usefulness of low-dose dynamic volume imaging, which can be performed only with the 320-row Aquilion ONE, is widely recognized.
“Leading clinical experts have been actively involved in developing unique and exciting clinical applications exclusively for the Aquilion ONE. The adoption of these unique applications globally has allowed us to reach the production of the 500th Aquilion ONE system” said Yasuo Nobuta, Vice President and General Manager, CT Systems Division, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. “ We hope to expand these applications even further to improve patient care, while at the same time minimizing the overall cost of healthcare to an even larger patient population globally by aiming to reach production of the 1000th Aquilion ONE system."
“The Aquilion ONE, with its advanced dose reduction technology, AIDR 3D, and ultrafast scan speeds allow us to dramatically lower radiation dose and reduce examination times without sacrificing image quality or diagnostic accuracy.” said Jonathan Page, Chief Operating Officer, PRP Diagnostic Imaging. “We are extremely pleased to be able to provide our patients with the benefits of such state-of-the-art technology.”

World Premiere - Toshiba announces a new era in ultrasound imaging
New Aplio™ series shifts boundaries for imaging, intervention and productivity in ultrasound imaging.

Vienna, August 26, 2011 - At this year’s World Congress of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (August 26-29. 2011, Vienna), Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (TMSC) introduces its new and outstanding high-end ultrasound series, the Aplio 300, 400 and 500. Under the motto “A giant leap forward” Toshiba offers unique features such as Fly Thru and Smart Fusion that take ultrasound imaging to a new dimension.

“The new Aplio series offers an extensive range of clinical innovations presented in a fresh, extremely smart and ergonomic design. State of the art technologies and pioneering new features enhance all aspects of ultrasound imaging raising the highly successful Aplio brand to an entirely new level”, said Dr. Jörg Schlegel, Global Marketing Manager, Business Unit Ultrasound at Toshiba Medical Systems.
The most striking innovations are the 4D option Fly Thru as well as Smart Fusion that enables the user to merge CT or MRI images with the ultrasound scan in realtime.

Fly Thru utilizes perspective rendering to let you virtually dive into a volume data set and explore cavities, ducts and vessels from the inside and in 3D. While conventional 3D imaging displays the surface of a given structure by parallel projection, FlyThru uses perspective projection to display a given structure, emphasizing the near over the far field much like in optical endoscopy.Smart

Fusion: Smart Fusion is a powerful navigation tool that allows combining different imaging modalities onscreen in realtime. It reads 3D DICOM data sets from all major imaging modalities such as CT and MRI. A position-sensor with sub-millimetre accuracy is attached to the transducer shaft to provide free access during interventions. Matching the transducer position with the pre-acquired 3D data set is a simple and quick two-step process, making this tool easy to work with in daily routine.
“We not merely wanted to maintain our excellent reputation as the undisputed leader in image quality in the ultrasound market but wanted to chart new territory in order to offer our customers completely new diagnostic options”, concludes Joop van de Kant, Clinical Marketing Manager Ultrasound.

To assure the new Aplio series is most beneficial, Toshiba decided to involve highly renowned clinicians in the development from a very early stage. This teamwork led to a further improvement of image quality compared to Aplio XG, which represented already the benchmark in today’s high end market. “Even though we are very satisfied with the image quality of our current Aplio systems, the new Aplio 500 gives us even better spatial resolution and imaging contrast”, says Dr Adrian Lim, Consultant Radiologist and Head of the Ultrasound Department at Charing Cross Hospital in London, UK.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Fischer, Radiological Institute at Charité in Berlin, said: “In addition to the stunning quality of the B-mode image, Smart Fusion is most beneficial for clinical settings. This is the first feature to routinely allow calling up CT data sets and combine them live with the ultrasound images. That means I can navigate the CT and the ultrasound image in realtime, change values of the CT scan, directly compare findings, perform biopsies and administer contrast agents. Since the function is very easy to handle it is excellently suited for every-day clinical use.”

Bill Smith, Head of Ultrasound Services at Clinical Diagnostic Services in London, UK, underlines the advantages of the Fly Thru option for gynaecological and obstetric scenarios: “Fly Thru is opening up completely new perspectives for non-invasive imaging diagnostics in the Ob/Gyn ultrasound lab. It offers the possibility to replace endoscopic examinations and may yield better results because the surrounding tissue can be seen at the same time as well.”

“High Density Rendering is a magnificent 3D/4D option that provides images of the fetus even better than current MR imaging techniques”, Dr. Rainer Bald, Head of Prenatal Diagnostics at Klinikum Leverkusen, adds.

Moreover, iStyle+ Productivity improves ergonomics and makes handling of the system much easier and therefore optimises workflow and increases the consistency of exams. “Aplio 500 works with impressive speed, offers a beautiful, compact and powerful design and excellent imaging in all modes”, said David Cosgrove, Senior Research Investigator at the Institute of Clinical Science at The Imperial College in London, UK.

Toshiba (booth E400) makes Cardiac CT safer with Robust Dose Management by new 'AIDR 3D' Technology
Toshiba presents improved, dose-reduction software that lowers patient dose up to 75 percent, while providing better image quality routinely, at ESC 2011

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ZOETERMEER, NETHERLANDS, August 2011 – To make today’s cardiac CT examinations even safer, Toshiba Medical Systems Europe has introduced the next generation of dose reduction technology - AIDR 3D.

This advanced software lowers the radiation dose to the patient by up to 75 percent compared to conventional scanning. This results in the best image quality at the lowest possible dose, enabling clinicians to make better and more accurate diagnoses routinely.

This innovative new technology is available with Toshiba’s Aquilion ONETM, AquilionTM PRIME and Aquilion CXL systems and will be showcased at the European Society of Cardiology Congress that takes place from 27 to 31 of August 2011 in Paris, France (booth#E400).

Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D)
AIDR 3D is the abbreviation of Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D and is a sophisticated algorithm that has been specially designed to work in both the three dimensional reconstruction data and raw data domains. The collective AIDR 3D process results in robust noise reduction, which is essential for achieving ultra low dose examinations in routine clinical CT imaging. AIDR 3D can be routinely applied to all clinical acquisition modes and is able to remove up to 50 percent of image noise maintaining image quality, resulting in dose reduction of up to 75 percent.

Integrated, Robust dose management
Integration of dose reduction technologies is essential for optimal dose management. Therefore, AIDR 3D has been seamlessly integrated with SUREExposureTM 3D, Toshiba’s automatic tube current modulation software.
SUREExposure 3D modulates the exposure for each patient, based on a pre-set, target level of image quality. When combined with AIDR 3D, x-ray exposure is automatically reduced before the scan, while maintaining the pre-programmed image quality adjusted for the expected level of noise reduction. This combination provides a unique solution for robust dose management.

"As a global market leader, Toshiba makes the extra effort to provide systems, solutions and advanced technologies for Ultra Low, Dose CT examinations," said Henk Zomer, Toshiba's Senior Business Unit Manager CT. "By seamlessly integrating AIDR 3D with SUREExposure 3D Toshiba takes a unique position in optimizing dose management and reducing patient dose to sub mSv level."

Clinical experience in Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne, Australia

"The Toshiba solution for iterative reconstruction technology (AIDR 3D) has proven to be an effective method for reducing patient dose for every routine clinical examination performed on our CT system. AIDR 3D works to reduce image noise by up to 50% while maintaining spatial resolution, which is an impressive development. Reduced noise in the reconstructed images permits reduced radiation dose to achieve a similar level of diagnostic image quality. In our clinical setting dose reduction of up to 75% is achieved routinely as AIDR 3D is integrated into the automatic exposure control software, which prospectively calculates the tube current for each examination based on our preferred reference image quality. Quite simply there is no guess work needed, and the perfect balance of image quality at reduced dose is completely automated with consistent results.

The comprehensive dose reduction solution offered by Toshiba was implemented into our routine clinical practice during the first morning the software was introduced. The additional reconstruction time that is required by the iterative technique is measured in mere seconds, which has had no impact on our clinical workflow.

I have seen a lot of advances in CT technology over the years that have expanded the clinical utility of CT, and now we have advanced technology that is dramatically increasing patient safety.”
Commitment
Toshiba’s commitment to reduce dose in CT is an ongoing project that began with the design of the first CT system back in 1978. And it doesn't end today. "Although AIDR 3D is once again a significant step forward in reducing patient dose, I can assure you that our engineers will continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies to offer the most robust dose management, with excellent diagnostic examination results," says Yasuo Nobuta, Vice President and General          Manager, CT Systems Division, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation.


In line with this commitment, a comprehensive training program is available that ensures that operators become proficient in taking advantage of Toshiba's dose reduction technologies available for every scan, providing clinicians with maximum image quality at the lowest possible dose to the patient.

Toshiba announces European Roll-out of AIDR 3D Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction
Toshiba's ongoing commitment to Patient Care and Dose reduction
ZOETERMEER, The Netherlands, November 2011 – Encouraged by field tests showing the efficiency of this new Iterative based reconstruction technology in clinical practice, Toshiba has decided that all new, and already installed, Aquilion ONE, Premium and PRIME scanners, should be entitled to this new technology. Without the need for substantial upgrade costs.

Clinical results show that AIDR 3D substantially reduces noise, while preserving sharp details, providing “natural looking” images. Reconstruction performed with AIDR 3D permits substantial dose reduction when compared to scans performed with traditional Filtered Back Projection (FBP) techniques. The AIDR 3D algorithm is designed to work in both the raw data and reconstruction domains and optimizes image quality for each particular body region.

As patients come in all shapes and sizes, automatic exposure control systems have proven to be very useful to maintain diagnostic image quality at a radiation dose suitable for each patient. It is therefore imperative that exposure control systems automatically react to dose reduction technology where made available to the customer. Toshiba’s SUREExposure 3D exposure control system is fully integrated into the imaging chain. With the integration of AIDR 3D in the scan protocol, the exposure is automatically reduced by up to 75% while assuring the best diagnostic image quality at the lowest dose for all patients.

Clinical experience in CHU Nancy, France

“When Toshiba installed AIDR 3D, our staff initially looked critically at the image quality for all type of scans. We may say that we are very happy with the Image Quality and surprised by the low dose levels. Follow-up studies, when compared to previous scans, already clearly demonstrated the impact of AIDR 3D” says Prof. Alain Blum-Moyse, Head of Radiology CHU Nancy, France.
“Noise is reduced dramatically. However this new technology is especially good in artifact suppression (streaks, beam-hardening, etc.). With AIDR 3D integrated in the SUREExposure 3D we were able to achieve a dose reduction by up to 75% by the same Standard Deviation (SD) for noise. But we found in some studies, with the same SD the image quality was so good, we could increase the SD even further, resulting in an even higher average dose reduction!! We are very enthusiastic with AIDR 3D, a very promising application is chest CT-scan with ultra low dose, I don’t think we will miss any nodule or lymph node with these scans.”

Key features of AIDR 3D
• Full integration in scan protocols for improved workflow
• Dose reduction in clinical setting  by up to 75%
• Minimal penalty in reconstruction times
• Noise reduction and improved Spatial Resolution
AIDR 3D (right) was applied to low dose kidney perfusion protocol: 100 kV, 25 mA
(Images courtesy of Keio University, Japan.)

First worldwide multi-center trial confirms efficacy of combined CT angiography and myocardial perfusion imaging using 320-detector row CT - Results of the CORE320 trial presented at ESC 2012 .

ZOETERMEER, NETHERLANDS, 7 September 2012 - Combined non-invasive CT coronary angiography (CTA) and myocardial perfusion (CTP) with 320-detector row CT allows accurate identification of flow-limiting lesions requiring revascularization. This is the main findings of the first worldwide multicenter trial assessing the diagnostic performance of combined CTA and CTP as compared to traditional assessment of flow-limiting stenosis by means of SPECT-MPI and invasive coronary angiography (ICA). Results of the trial, CORE320, sponsored by Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, were presented during an ESC Hotline Session by Dr. João A. C. Lima, MD, senior author of the study and Professor of Medicine and Radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

“The CORE 320 study is the first prospective, multicenter study to examine the diagnostic accuracy of CT for assessing blockages in blood vessels and determining which of those blockages may be preventing the heart from getting adequate blood flow. We found an excellent correlation in results when we compared the 320-detector CT testing with the traditional means of assessment using a stress test with imaging and cardiac catheterization” says Dr Lima.

381 patients completed all imaging and were included in the primary analysis. The patient-based diagnostic accuracy (AUC) of combined CTA and CTP for detecting or excluding flow-limiting CAD without history of CAD was 0.93 when the ICA stenosis reference standard was ≥50%. CTP increased the diagnostic accuracy of CTA alone to delineate flow-limiting disease (AUC: 0.87 vs. 0.81 respectively, p<0.001). The combination of CTA and CTP had similar diagnostic power to the combination of ICA and SPECT-MPI in identifying revascularized patients at 30 days.

The researchers say the two tests combined - CTA and CTP - still produce less radiation than a cardiac scan with the 64-slice CT scanner in widespread use today. Dr Lima said “In our study, the amount of radiation exposure to patients from the two 320 slice CT scanner tests was half the amount they received as a result of the traditional evaluation methods - the angiogram and nuclear medicine stress test combined”.

The unique ability of Aquilion ONETM, the dynamic volume CT system used in CORE320, acquires the entire heart in a single temporally uniform volume permits accurate myocardial perfusion analysis. The perfusion technique developed for Aquilion ONE provides perfusion images at the lowest possible radiation dose when AIDR 3D, iterative reconstruction, is applied.
“One of Toshiba’s core missions is to validate its technology through clinical trials by leaders in the medical field,” explained Satoshi Tsunakawa, President of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. “CORE320 has shown that it is now possible to perform a comprehensive cardiac functional and morphological analysis in just one, low-dose examination using Aquilion ONE. This technology can reduce the need to perform multiple examinations using different modalities, a true economical advantage and valuable contribution in cardiac healthcare” said Tsunakawa.

The Aquilion ONE system, in conjunction with Myocardial Perfusion software available on the VitreaTMfX and Vitrea Enterprise Suite (*1), includes all the features used for CORE 320 data acquisition and analysis, allowing physicians to perform myocardial perfusion imaging in their institution today.

“Training is another essential part of Toshiba’s myocardial perfusion solution,” said Tsunakawa. To assist physicians in implementing myocardial perfusion into their clinical practice, Toshiba is sponsoring the Myocardial Perfusion CT Workshops held at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr Klaus Kofoed, the Co-Program Director, participated in CORE320 and brings a wealth of experience from the trial to all attendees.

(*1) Myocardial Perfusion software on the VitreafX and Vitrea Enterprise Suite are not cleared for sale in the United States of America.

TOSHIBA introduces Aquilion LB “Next Generation”

ZOETERMEER, NETHERLANDS, May 2012 - The Aquilion LB proves to be one of the most successful Large Bore scanners for Oncology applications. The industry leading wide gantry aperture of 90 cm combined with a true scan field of 70 cm provides extreme exam flexibility for CT simulation, trauma, bariatric and interventional procedures.

Aquilion LB also features Toshiba’s renowned “Quantum PLUS Detector Technology”. The finest details are depicted by 16-row data acquisition with 0.5mm thin slices, providing the best low contrast visualization and 350 micron spatial resolution.

The “Next Generation” not only features all of the above, but has been enhanced with the latest state-of-the-art technologies to improve patient care at reduced dose.
AIDR 3D (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction in 3D) provides a dose reduction in clinical setting by up to 75%, when compared to scans performed with traditional Filtered Back Projection (FBP) techniques. The AIDR 3D algorithm is designed to work in both the raw data and reconstruction domains and optimizes image quality for each particular body region. AIDR 3D is fully integrated in SUREExposureTM 3D (the automatic exposure control software) for optimized dose control and adds mere seconds to total reconstruction times. In addition newly designed hardware maximizes reconstruction speed in all applications.

“Double Slice Technology” allows 32 images to be generated in a single rotation without dose penalty. The acquired volume data can be reconstructed at double density, resulting in sharper images and provides vastly superior MPR and 3D reconstructions.

The robust “Respiratory-gating system”* minimizes image artifacts, associated with respiratory motion and provides reliable 4D CT gated images to evaluate respiratory motion. Respiratory gated scanning is available in both prospective and retrospective scan modes, and can be applied for all patients, even those with a slow respiratory cycle as low as 6 breaths per minute.

The new “Phase Averaging Function”*, enables stacking of multiphase data to demonstrate tumor movement in one static image. In addition the “Advanced 4D Viewer” includes a target tracking function so the region of interest is always shown in-plane during cine playback.
 
The “Next Generation” Aquilion LB stands for a fast and flexible Workflow. New console architecture, remote access by a network PC equipped with  SUREXtension™*, provides direct access to the main console for instant reviewing of patient data, without affecting the main console.

The new architecture and visualization of the “Next Generation” features will be highlighted at the ESTRO ** 2012 congress in Barcelona, May 9 – 13 (Toshiba booth nr. 20, hall P1, Polivalent Area).

* Option
** European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology

Toshiba manufactures milestone 500th Aquilion ONE system

Otawara, Japan, September 25, 2012 - Achieving a milestone in the advancement of computed tomography (CT) in the practice of diagnostic medicine, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation announced the production of the 500th Aquilion ONE™ system, which is to be installed at PRP Diagnostic Imaging at Norwest Private Hospital in Australia. Toshiba and PRP Diagnostic Imaging have developed a strong relationship over the years which will see the installation of the 6th Aquilion ONE system within the PRP network.

Aquilion ONE provides up to 16-cm coverage per gantry rotation and permits fast scanning with low dose. It also incorporates Toshiba's unique reconstruction technique, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D (AIDR 3D). The clinical usefulness of low-dose dynamic volume imaging, which can be performed only with the 320-row Aquilion ONE, is widely recognized.

“Leading clinical experts have been actively involved in developing unique and exciting clinical applications exclusively for the Aquilion ONE. The adoption of these unique applications globally has allowed us to reach the production of the 500th Aquilion ONE system” said Yasuo Nobuta, Vice President and General Manager, CT Systems Division, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. “ We hope to expand these applications even further to improve patient care, while at the same time minimizing the overall cost of healthcare to an even larger patient population globally by aiming to reach production of the 1000th Aquilion ONE system."

“The Aquilion ONE, with its advanced dose reduction technology, AIDR 3D, and ultrafast scan speeds allow us to dramatically lower radiation dose and reduce examination times without sacrificing image quality or diagnostic accuracy.” said Jonathan Page, Chief Operating Officer, PRP Diagnostic Imaging. “We are extremely pleased to be able to provide our patients with the benefits of such state-of-the-art technology.”

 PRP Diagnostic Imaging at Norwest Private Hospital in Australia

Toshiba introduces ‘Picture Perfect Ultrasound’ to cardiovascular imaging at ESC 2012


ZOETERMEER, THE NETHERLANDS, August 2012 – At the ESC Congress in Munich, Germany, 25-28 August 2012,Toshiba will launch its Cardiovascular Package for the new Aplio series ultrasound systems.

Toshiba Medical Systems Europe (TMSE) introduces “Picture Perfect Ultrasound” to the cardiovascular segment on Aplio 300, 400, and 500. Toshiba continues its innovation pathway for ultrasound with advanced features such as Tissue Enhancement and Wall Motion Tracking.

Wall Motion Tracking: Regional strain analysis in postero-lateral infarction: Apical long axis view shows normal contraction of the anterior wall segments with the red and orange color. The posterior wall segments (green) show a typical low systolic longitudinal strain value of the inner myocardial layer with a delayed peak in early diastole in the postero-lateral infarcted zone.



Wall Motion Tracking on the new Aplio is easy-to-operate, contains comprehensive measurement capabilities, including various strain and strain rate parameters, and can be evaluated directly on the ultrasound system or off-line on the post-processing workstation”.
 
Wall Motion Tracking will also be in the focus of an Echocardiography Symposium sponsored by Toshiba Medical Systems Europe on the first day of the ESC Congress under the title:

“What is the added clinical value of 2D/3D speckle tracking in the daily practice?”

The symposium is chaired by Prof. J. Gorcsan (University Hospital Pittsburgh, USA) and Prof. J.L. Zamorano (Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain) with the following lectures:

"2D wall motion tracking and transmural strain"
by Prof. T. Edvardsen (Oslo University Hospital, Norway)
 "3D wall motion tracking normal values: a global multicenter study report"
by Dr. S. Kleijn (Free University Hospital Amsterdam VUMC, Netherlands)
 "3D wall motion tracking and clinical value in everyday practice"
by Prof. H-J. Nesser (Elisabethinen Hospital Linz, Austria)

Cardiovascular Ultrasound is playing an increasingly important role in the management of Cardiovascular disease. “It is a non invasive, highly accurate and comprehensive diagnostic modality that gives quickly critical information regarding the structure and function of the heart and the cardiovascular system. Innovations in speckle tracking and increasingly sophisticated image analysis algorithms enable us to assess the heart more effectively & efficiently with ultrasound” said Dr. Christoph Simm, Senior Manager of the Business Unit Ultrasound at Toshiba Medical Systems Europe.