Radiology's most important annual event has something for everyone: seminars, formal events, opportunities to exchange views and theories, debate the latest proposals in healthcare legislation.

It's also a time to see old friends, business and research partners, and it's an opportunity to make new ones.

But for thousands of attendees, the nexus of the conference is the exhibition halls. With another year of research and development under their belt, the medical equipment community has plenty to showcase.
Whether cutting edge new products, upgrades of existing technology or old solutions applied in new ways, McCormick place will be brimming with the very latest in technology for MRI, CT and X-Ray, plus the software to make every single system more accurate for the patient and cost efficient for the operator.

Here's a sampling of what's in store.




Toshiba
Toshiba is unveiling a host of new products, as well as previewing several in development. The company will demonstrate its Aquilion CT line platform design that allows customers to benefit from Toshiba's Quantum Advantage, delivering, the company says, the thinnest slice thickness. In addition a variety of cardio applications will be on display including, PhaseXact, Sure Subtraction software and Sure Plaque software.

On the X-Ray front, Toshiba showcases its DR system offerings, including the T.Rad-Plus Digital and Kalare systems. Both provide the flexibility to obtain images from virtually any position without moving the patient. Toshiba also introduces its low contrast imaging feature soon to be available on all of the company's Infinix line of products, as well as its biplane, X-Ray system, the Infinix VF-i/BP.

In ultrasound, Toshiba introduces its 4D volume imaging applications that enable better transvaginal/OB, small parts and abdomen imaging procedures.

Also on display, the Xario XG featuring a 19 inch monitor and a bundled software package including Advanced Dynamic Flow, ApliPure, Quick Scan and Trapezoid.

Finally, Toshiba previews its advanced 3T MR system as a work in progress. At the core of the new product is a revolutionary new magnet design that combines short bore with high homogeneity. The company will also demonstrate enhancements to its Vantage Atlas 1.5T MRI system.

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