CMMC is also utilizing Toshiba's Titan MR system in the evaluation of non-healing wounds in diabetic patients. Some diabetics have challenges with wounds healing properly, and infections can spread quickly, which can result in amputations. With the high image quality of the Titan, physicians at CMMC can make the correct diagnostic decision by being able to clearly visualize the bone versus the tissue, and are able to identify if the infection has spread to the bone. Physicians can therefore make a more accurate decision if amputation is necessary or if other therapies can be used.

In addition to bariatric and diabetic patient needs, CMMC also uses the Titan MR for general patient imaging, including head, neck, spine, knee and abdominal/pelvis exams.

"Central Mississippi Medical Center's utilization of Toshiba's Vantage Titan and proprietary non-contrast MRA techniques demonstrates the real-world effectiveness in comfortably imaging bariatric patients while eliminating the risks of gadolinium-based contrast agents," said Doug Ryan, vice president, Marketing and Strategic Development, Toshiba. "Toshiba recognizes the challenges of imaging bariatric patients and develops imaging systems with features to more effectively serve the needs of these patients."

SOURCE Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.