Toshiba launches new body CT (Computed Tomography) System in Japan:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Toshiba is launching a new form of helical-scanning, total body computed tomography system in Japan. The device, called Aquilon, offers a scanning speed 1.5 times faster than conventional equipment. This has advantages in cases where patient body movement obscures fine detail. Toshiba hopes to sell 100 systems in Japan and a further 200 worldwide.