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November 27, 2006

TOSHIBA TO INSTALL FIRST U.S. BETA 256-SLICE CT AT THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND ITS HEART INSTITUTE

Pioneering Technology will be used for Early Assessment of Critical Radiology and Cardiac Protocols

CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2006 - Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. today announced that it will install the first U.S. site beta 256-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its Heart Institute in January, 2007. Johns Hopkins will use the beta system for its value in early assessment of critical radiology and cardiac CT protocols. The beta system will be at the University for a limited time to acquire clinical data to further clinical research and product development.

Toshiba's 256 works-in-progress CT is designed to acquire a large volume of data that can cover the brain or heart in a single rotation. The system's volume acquisition provides more accurate images and lowers dose, resulting in more accurate, quicker diagnoses. Additionally, dynamic multiple phase studies such as perfusion of the brain, heart or other organs are possible.

"Toshiba has enjoyed a collaborative partnership and worked closely in the development of Cardiac CTA with Johns Hopkins." said Doug Ryan, senior director of Toshiba's CT Business Unit. "The installation of the 256 slice beta system to be used by both radiology and cardiology provides a tremendous opportunity to further medical imaging and research utilizing revolutionary CT technology."

For more information about Toshiba's 256 works-in-progress CT system, please visit booth #1129 ( South Building , Hall A) at RSNA in Chicago , Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2006.